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South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates

February 10, 2020 Nicolette White and Tiara Williams 0

Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention […]

Neighborhoods

Point Breeze: Diversified Community Services Brings New Hope With New Programs

April 15, 2019 Brian Maiorana 0

At Diversified Community Services (DCS), an organization that provides after-school programs for at risk youth in Philadelphia, Director of Intensive Prevention Services Carmen Carabella and Director of Early Learning Tynnetta Beyah are bringing new programs […]

Devil's Pocket

Devil’s Pocket: New Initiatives At Veolia Call For Better Community Engagement

November 19, 2018 Morgan Kolakowski 2

Veolia Energy, a French electric utility company, recently created a new business plan in its Philadelphia branch to push for stronger engagement with the surrounding communities. To kick off Veolia’s new initiative, account manager Daryl […]

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Painted Bride Arts Center Is Committed To Creating A New Mission For The Community

October 19, 2018 Dee Patel 0

Although the beloved, mosaic-covered structure in Old City will not be getting a historic designation, The Painted Bride is making new plans. The art center’s executive director, Laurel Raczka, is seeking new ways to sustain […]

Environment

Point Breeze: Urban Farmer Shares His Craft With Community

July 2, 2018 Tracie Thompson and Gabriela Bertot 0

Twenty-seven-year-old Atiba Ellerby is a part-time barista and full-time urban farmer. When he’s not making coffee at The Pharmacy, a coffee shop in Point Breeze, he is tending to gardens throughout the city. Farming is […]

Business

Point Breeze: Five Ways to Enjoy Point Breeze

June 13, 2018 Tracie Thompson and Gabriela Bertot 0

Coffee shops and barber shops that double as art venues, an outdoor eatery with a sardine can hanging from the side of the restaurant, murals scattered along the sides of buildings and city views worth […]

Fishtown

Local Music: Five Unorthodox Places To Catch A Show

March 14, 2018 Erin Marhefka and Donahue Katelyn 0

Whats the best way to get to know Philadelphia’s music scene? Easy! Head out to one of the many local shows put together by Philly locals. Each of the following venues are known for their […]

Arts and Entertainment

PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com Magazine

March 9, 2018 Christopher Malo 0

In the summer of 2017, through a generous donation from Lew and Janet Klein, PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com invited five former students (Jonathan Ginsburg, Jared Phillips, Ramona Roberts, Brianna Spause and Bob Stewart) to participate in a fellowship […]

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Bikes See Rise in Commuting Usage, Though Cars Remain Dominant

December 1, 2017 Daniel Fitzpatrick 0

“The neighborhood is changing where we’re seeing more people use bikes,” said John Dietterle, about what those in the neighborhood have noticed as of late. The uptick in bicycle usage in Philadelphia in the last […]

Business

Point Breeze: Meet Alex Kanderson; the Brains and the Brawn Behind Philadelphia Tech Repair

October 30, 2017 Daniel Fitzpatrick 0

Just west of Broad Street on Dickinson Street is Philadelphia Tech Repair. Alex Kanderson–the store’s owner, manager and lone employee–sits inside the small shop. As the small chalk board outside 1411 Dickinson St. states, he fixes […]

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