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Port Richmond: Portside Arts Center Immerses Children In The Fundamentals Of Arts Education

October 18, 2017Morgan Kruczek

Kim Creighton has been a member of the community since 1989. Over the years, she’s realized the area lacked extracurricular activities and creative outlets for the youth. “There’s no movie theaters, no arcades, no bowling

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Breathing Room Yoga & Wellness Center Makes Yoga Affordable And Welcoming

October 13, 2017Vicki Gouvalis

Breathing Room Yoga & Wellness Center may be located in the heart of Port Richmond, but some may argue that it feels far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The studio aims

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Social Issues: “They’re Really Adept At Helping The Kids Understand How Today Impacts Tomorrow.”

September 5, 2017Jared Phillips

Ted Qualli is the executive director of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, which provides youth in high-crime and low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods a safe place to go when not in school, as an alternative to the

City Hall

Social Issues: Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez Talks Income Inequality

August 29, 2017Bob Stewart

María Quiñones-Sánchez took office 10 years ago representing District 7 in Philadelphia City Council. Long considered a party outsider, it is not uncommon to find her battling politically with Latino leaders in her own neighborhood,

Amateur Sports

Port Richmond: Philadelphia Skateboard Academy Helping On And Off The Board

August 25, 2017Jared Phillips

It started in 2005 with ten kids, ten boards and ten helmets for ten weeks. “If you told me ten years ago we’d be working for the city of Philadelphia promoting and developing skateboarding programs,

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified

August 25, 2017Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Tom Ferrick took factors like crime, household income, population,

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Community Advisory Meetings, Farm To Families And Free Outdoor Movie Night This Week

August 21, 2017Jared Phillips

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Kensington Storefront Community Advisory Meeting– Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 2774 Kensington

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Frank Rizzo Statue Petition, Swim For Life Camp Returns And Pearl Dance Studio Places At Championships

August 18, 2017Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about Port Richmond.  Petition Started to Keep Rizzo Statue Up – A link to a petition urging Mayor Jim Kenney to

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: Sustainable Green Guide Meeting, Philly 311 Training, Parks On Tap At Penn Treaty Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017Jared Phillips

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Sustainable 19125 & 19134 Green Guide Meeting – Monday, Aug. 14, 6:30-8

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: National Night Out, a Princess in Port Richmond, and a Missing Cat

August 11, 2017Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Princess bringing Happiness To Port Richmond and Beyond: Port Richmond native Kennedy McCabe works with

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