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Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Local Bands Gear Up for Clark Park Fest

June 2, 2014

Since 1970, the Clark Park Music and Arts Festival has been a summer staple in the West Philadelphia area, attracting local musical acts, artists and vendors. This year’s festival is at the end of the month,

Crime

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Armed Robbers And Increase in Crime Spur Community Safety Efforts

April 23, 2014

On the evening of March 12, a resident of the West Philadelphia community was robbed at gunpoint at the intersection of 46th and Hazel streets. Detective Joseph Murray, one of the West Philadelphia community’s main

Spruce Hill

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Five People Making a Difference

April 10, 2014

There are many nonprofits, charities and other organizations in the Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill neighborhoods. These organizations often provide something that the neighborhood itself is lacking: education about crucial topics, an outlet that can

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: Hollywood Comes To West Philly As ABC Films Drama Pilot

April 4, 2014

Television crews occupied several blocks of Spruce and Locust Streets from March 11 to 17 as ABC filmed the pilot episode of its new drama TV series in and around a house on South 42nd

Spruce Hill

Spruce Hill: Resident Community Organizations Work Together to Help Neighborhood

April 2, 2014

Lee Huang has lived in Spruce Hill for 20 years. For 14 of those years, he has been a homeowner, and for nine years, a parent. He is also a member of the Spruce Hill

Housing

Spruce Hill: Historical Society Votes ‘Yes’ On Mansion-Preserving Construction Plan

March 17, 2014

Members of the University City Historical Society voted unanimously to support a new proposal for construction on the historical mansion on the corner of 40th and Pine Streets. The proposal will allow for the preservation

Education

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Five Community Leaders You Need to Know

February 26, 2014

One of the most immediately distinct things about Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill are the many communities that these areas contain. Whether they are drawn together by religion, proximity or shared cultural backgrounds, the people

Neighborhoods

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill: Five Places You Should Know

February 21, 2014

Spruce Hill and Walnut Hill are home to a variety of interesting sites and a community with a wealth of diversity. It is great for both locals exploring the neighborhood on their days off and

Economy

Spruce Hill: Penn Alexander Extracurriculars Survive ‘Doomsday Budget’

January 24, 2014

Penn Alexander School saw nearly a 17 percent increase in its extra curricular funding by the School District between the 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 school years. With the help of $45 million in state education funds

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Economy

Spruce Hill: Lottery Brings New Era for Penn Alexander

January 24, 2014

Penn Alexander School’s kindergarten waitlist ended this year, changing to a contested lottery. Traditionally, parents had waited in line for days to register. School District Superintendent William Hite made the change within days of becoming

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