“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…]
With summer officially here, students are saying goodbye to homework and uncomfortable desks and looking forward to three months of freedom. But while they give learning a break for the summer, one school-related responsibility still [continue reading…]
Saturday morning, despite threatening rain clouds overhead, neighbors on Crease Street in Fishtown ventured outside armed with card tables and gently used clothes, books, kitchenware and miscellaneous odds and ends. “Will anyone drink coffee if [continue reading…]
The 3100 block of Chatham Street prides itself in being one of the friendliest blocks in the neighborhood. With a Cheers-like atmosphere, the block consists of various types of families that all get along with [continue reading…]
Only 13 years ago Campbell Square was the place to go if you were looking to purchase marijuana or step on a broken syringe. Residents of Port Richmond referred to the public square as “Needle [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18642052] For 19 of the 25 years he’s worn a Philadelphia Police Department uniform Ernie Rehr has worked at the Rizzo Police Athletic League (PAL) center in Port Richmond. “PAL is one of the crime [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20203820] Port Richmond is a neighborhood filled with unique, family owned shops. These “mom and pop” stores are part of what makes this community special to its residents. This community’s family-owned businesses have been around [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18641355] “I don’t live in Fishtown because I’m an artist. I’m an artist and I live in Fishtown,” said artist Rob Ribant. In the last few years, the influx of artists to Fishtown has greatly [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20332271] Art is timeless. For decades, Philadelphia has been considered one of the most interesting cities for the arts. However, within recent years, Philadelphia’s art culture has shifted from popular areas like Center City and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393543] When it comes to fashion, few cities can compete with New York City. However, Philadelphia, a neighbor to the fashion capital of the world, has been trying for years to make a lasting impression [continue reading…]
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