Built in the 1890s, Mifflin Square Park used to be full of energy and brought together the culturally diverse neighborhood surrounding the park. But in recent years, there has been an increase in violence and [continue reading…]
Upon entering the Whitman Free Library at 2nd and South Philip streets, it is impossible not to notice the wooden tower stacked to the ceiling in the center of the children’s section. At first glance, [continue reading…]
South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities. The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere to flourish. Pennsport and its adjoining neighborhoods reap the [continue reading…]
With the reassessment of property values due to the Actual Value Initiative, some lifelong residents are seeing their property taxes go up. Several assessments have tripled the property value, and some residents are worried they [continue reading…]
With the Actual Value Initiative (AVI) raising property taxes throughout the city, many Philadelphia homeowners are wondering exactly why and how this is happening. The main goal of AVI was supposed to be a reassessment [continue reading…]
It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or building under construction. On the corner of Oregon Avenue and Swanson Street lies [continue reading…]
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