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South of South: Outside at Odunde

June 18, 2013

Each year up to 500,000 people gather in South of South Street Philadelphia to celebrate the annual Odunde festival. The Odunde festival covers over 12-city blocks and is packed with vendors, musicians and food stands

South Philadelphia: Groups Convene First Neighborhood Leadership Conference

April 11, 2013

Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the first Neighborhood Leadership Conference. “It’s a conversation between and among

Point Breeze: Newbold Civic Association Devoted to Keeping Neighborhood Safe and Clean

June 9, 2011

In the heart of South Philadelphia lies a small yet dedicated neighborhood organization. The Newbold Civic Association, formed in 2006, was created to serve as a forum for residents to share their concerns and interests

Bella Vista: Pop’s Water Ice Stands Strong

April 10, 2011

Water ice and soft pretzels are not only a match made in heaven but also one of the first signs of spring to many Philadelphians. Pop’s Water Ice, located at 1337 Oregon Ave., has been

Point Breeze: Diversified Community Services

November 11, 2010

Thirty pairs of hopeful eyes gazed up at Mitch Little with anticipation as he cracked open the first pages of a children’s book. Surrounded by press and unfamiliar dignitaries of the South Philadelphia area, this

South Philadelphia: Housing Developments in Point Breeze

April 28, 2010

Older Residents Fear the Worst as Newcomers Move into Point Breeze https://vimeo.com/18394704] “There was a time when a white person wouldn’t come into this neighborhood,” said Nick Reeves, laughing. “Except sometimes in a car, but