When several stores on Lancaster Avenue went out of business, the owners gave Victor Jackson, a longtime neighborhood resident, their leftover stock. This summer Jackson started his own weekend flea market selling the donated merchandise [continue reading…]
Almost everyone likes robots, Without raising the alarm of an artificial-intelligence-fueled takeover of the planet or Philadelphia, robots are everywhere. The Transformers franchise, which has grossed over $1.5 billion to date, released its third installment [continue reading…]
Exercise is a prominent part of the lives of many residents in the Cedar Park area. With many establishments promoting fitness and health, and recreational parks and centers encouraging healthy practices, many residents have learned [continue reading…]
The last thing anyone would expect to see in West Philadelphia would be a Fencing academy. But the unexpected is always possible. Located at 3519 Lancaster Avenue is the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia. Fencing isn’t [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/25112382] For someone who didn’t grow up in Philadelphia, James L. Brown IV has been a big part of the Parkside community since 1963. After moving to the neighborhood in 1961, it didn’t take [continue reading…]
From the outside it looked like a regular block party but those participating in the party knew it was more than that. A moon bounce, face painting, food and music were not enough to get [continue reading…]
Most people have likely heard the term “digital divide.” But what is it exactly? One frequent definition of “digital divide” is the gap between those individuals who have access to computers, the Internet and technology [continue reading…]
Working for a community center in Mantua is a long way from the pro-football career Zamir Cobb once had. However, in many ways, Cobb’s current career is very close to the care he provided as [continue reading…]
Local residents, business owners and community organizers gathered in People’s Baptist Church, located 5039 Baltimore Ave., to discuss community issues and revitalization projects in the area. The “Next Steps in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation” meeting [continue reading…]
On any given day in West Philadelphia, residents travel through the neighborhood via various public trolleys, all of which run past a variety of gift boutiques, organic eateries, bookstores and art and culture centers in [continue reading…]
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