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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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