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Hawthorne: Recreation Leader Emphasizes Ethnic Dance At Cultural Center

September 24, 2014 0

The calendar reads September, and for several recreation workers in South Philly, vacation has finally arrived. The summer camps have been completed and the next wave of children is still a few weeks away. As [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Are a Force For Change

September 24, 2014 0

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (at right), located at 1020 South St, has stood as a visual staple in the community for years. Education and Outreach Manager Olivia Edlund (above) has been working off and on at the [continue reading…]

Health

South Philadelphia: CHASE Away Diabetes Foundation is Raising Awareness in The Community

September 23, 2014 0

Courtney Young’s life was turned upside-down when her son, Chase, was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of three. She and her family started raising money almost two years ago to fight diabetes [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Queen Village: The Philly Art Center Offers a Safe Environment to Take Risks and Learn

September 23, 2014 0

If anybody walked through South Philadelphia, it’s easy to see why Philadelphia seems to be well known as an art scene as of late thanks to mosaic glass walls and building-length murals. Across the street [continue reading…]

Food

Waterfront: Five Cheesesteak Shops Along and Around Columbus Boulevard

September 22, 2014 0

Philadelphia civilization began along the waterfront. The Delaware River helped grow and sustain the city over the years. Right along the waterfront is where some of Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak shops are located, which are, arguably, also [continue reading…]

Crime

South Philadelphia: Community Groups Work Together To Stop Notario Fraud

July 18, 2014 0

For many years, notary frauds have been common occurrences in South Philadelphia’s immigrant community. However, recently more initiatives to help victims of “notario” fraud are developing in Philadelphia, which would create stronger ties between law [continue reading…]

Crime

South Philadelphia: More U-Visa Awareness for Immigrant Crime Victims

July 15, 2014 0

South Philadelphia is historically notorious for being the home of the city’s Italian mafia. But while the mob’s presence has quelled in the recent years, crime is still a prevalent issue in the community, especially [continue reading…]

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Delaware River Waterfront: Five Abandoned Places of Interest

July 7, 2014 0

The Delaware River waterfront is in the midst of a complete restoration. Powered in large part by the efforts of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, old piers and vacant lots have been (and are being) [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: FDR Park Thrives Despite Budget Cuts

July 7, 2014 0

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park teems with activity during the summer months. A golf course, hiking paths, tennis courts, skatepark, baseball fields and playground all dot the park’s landscape. Despite massive funding cuts to the Department [continue reading…]

Environment

South Philadelphia: Five Things To Do This Summer

July 3, 2014 0

South Philadelphia is home to several summer hotspots, from the Italian Market to Citizens Bank Park. Although open-air markets and Phillies games can be fun, there are a lot of other things do in the area [continue reading…]

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