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University City: Friends of 40th Street Unveil Goals for Corridor

October 27, 2011

Friends of 40th Street, a coalition of organizations dedicated to revitalizing the 40th Street corridor, held its fourth and final public forum to share its findings from the project so far. Comprised of PennPraxis, University City District

Mantua

Mantua: Community Talks About Violence Prevention

October 24, 2011

Members of the Mantua community came together Thursday night to share concerns about an issue that’s devastating their community. St. Jude Baptist Church was the site of a forum, aimed at raising awareness in an

Economy

Parkside: Fairmount Park Conservancy Collaborates on Centennial District Master Plan

October 6, 2011

https://vimeo.com/30038839] The Fairmount Park Conservancy counts the Centennial District Master Plan among one of its featured projects. Set to be completed by 2026, the multi-organization plan aims to connect the cultural institutions and resources within

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Art Installations Aim to Spur Economic Development

October 6, 2011

The grand opening of “LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue” drew large crowds to the Mantua section of Lancaster Avenue on Friday night. LOOK!, which features 16 visual and sound art installations by local artists, is an

Featured Stories

Mantua: Jannie’s Place Aims to Assist Homeless Women and Children

September 28, 2011

What once existed as an indication of neglect, a vacant lot at 617 N. 40th St., is now a sign of redevelopment and sustainability in Parkside. A three-story affordable housing project for homeless women and

Economy

Parkside: Credit Union Opens in Shopping Center

September 27, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29351538] Brown’s Family ShopRite has partnered with American Heritage Federal Credit Union (AMHFCU) to launch a credit union branch in the grocery chain’s Parkside location. The launch event, held earlier this month at the grocery

Featured Stories

Parkside: Bridge Reconstruction Begins; Neighborhood Hopes for Revitalization

September 27, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29354443] Ten, 15, 20 — the exact number of years since they could drive across the 40th and 41st street bridges is beyond memory for Parkside residents, but many say it’s been too long. The

Featured Stories

Mantua: Local Animals Get a Second Chance

September 26, 2011

Veterinarians are skilled in medical and surgical treatments to attend to the needs of animals. Many vets have a great passion for animals and take great pleasure in improving an animal’s life. Three veterinary students

Parkside

Parkside: West Park Residents Voice Opinions at Philadelphia 2035 Planning Meeting

September 23, 2011

This week marked an initial but important step in the City Planning Commission’s redevelopment of the West Parkside neighborhood. Members of Parkside and surrounding neighborhoods gathered Tuesday at St. Joseph’s University for the second public

Featured Stories

Mantua: Volunteers Plant Trees Along 40th Street

September 14, 2011

Led by People’s Emergency Center (PEC) and UC Green, a group of 12 volunteers took to 40th Street near Lancaster Avenue this weekend to spruce up the urban landscape. The group planted seven trees on

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