The Philadelphia Police Athletic League, or PAL as most people identify it, is an independent non-profit organization that began in 1947. Its mission statement is comprised of several ideas revolving around one central theme–making a [continue reading…]
In 1988 when Tracy Levesque moved to Philadelphia she would often drive past “vacant but architecturally beautiful” buildings. “I wanted to renovate them all,” she explained. A few weeks ago, Levesque and her partner Mia [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/17932058] The girls at Rizzo Police Athletic League (PAL) learned how notorious animal abuse has become and the harmful effects that come out of dog fighting through the help of Kim Wolfe, a social worker, [continue reading…]
John Taylor, 55, has been serving in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 1984, fighting for unions, voting for smoking bans and voting to raise minimum wage. He also serves as the chair of the [continue reading…]
In a makeshift loft in a restored warehouse is an art collective on a mission: help keep printmakers printing with a venue and equipment to do so. BYO Print is located above a motorcycle restoration shop [continue reading…]
Visitors gathered as early as 7 a.m. yesterday for the much-anticipated opening of SugarHouse Casino at 1002 Delaware Avenue. The casino expects two million visits annually, but despite the outward optimism many residents of Fishtown [continue reading…]
In an area of Kensington that borders Fishtown and Port Richmond, a garden is growing. This garden is not full of simple potted flowers and cherry tomatoes picked for summer salads, but it’s a large [continue reading…]
McDonald’s. Burger King. Wendy’s. 7 Eleven. Wawa. Dunkin’ Donuts. Five Guys. The number of places to buy cheap food in Philadelphia is almost endless. But all of these places have one thing in common: they [continue reading…]
Preserving a culture can be a challenge in a nation that was built on a melting pot philosophy. Throughout the country’s history, families have immigrated to the United States, slowly losing their cultural identity throughout the generations. But the Polish community always finds a way to keep kielbasa, babki, folk dances and an appreciation for Frédéric Chopin close to its heart. The Polish community in Port Richmond is one of the greatest places to witness this cultural preservation firsthand. [continue reading…]
“I think graffiti makes Richmond look like a bad community,” Jillian Fetzer says while sitting on a bench in Campbell Square Park. She is reflecting the thoughts of many Port Richmond residents. Graffiti has been [continue reading…]
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