Originally a group of villages surrounding the falls of the Schuylkill River, East Falls flourished as a neighborhood when Philadelphia began to industrialize in the early nineteenth century. The river was an important resource, and […]
When Hakim Hopkins was sent to juvenile detention in New Jersey at age 14, his mother sent him the book Native Son by Richard Wright. “I became an avid reader,” Hopkins said. “That was the […]
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney joined other city officials to announce the open route for this year’s Philly Free Streets event. Residents can explore miles of North Philadelphia without worrying about cars getting in the way. […]
Lisa Miccolis’ desire to change the foster care system began after she visited South Africa in 2008. There, she met a 16-year-old Zimbabwean refugee who would lose his refugee status at 18 and have to […]
Although the Fairmount Community Development Corporation is a newer organization, it still hosts a calendar full of events to benefit the community. A huge part of that is because of its new executive director, Sarajane […]
On Thursday, Nov. 29, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) hosted its My Brother’s Keeper event which featured a conversation on Economic, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. The event was a part of the City’s Community […]
Crafted by artists from Tianjin, China and coated with tiles manufactured in Philadelphia, the Friendship Gate on 10th and Arch streets symbolizes a kinship between two cities that are nearly 7,000 miles apart. In 1984, […]
Crafted by artists from Tianjin, China and coated with tiles manufactured in Philadelphia, the Friendship Gate on 10th and Arch streets symbolizes a kinship between two cities that are nearly 7,000 miles apart. In 1984, […]
Teresa Herrera’s dream began with a shopping cart, which she pushed around North Philadelphia and sold her homemade recipes out of. Hector Hernandez’s began in the driver seat of a limousine. Xu Lin’s was an […]
A shave, a haircut … and a good book? A North Philadelphia barber shop is part of a program to help increase literacy and help strengthen the community. Jasmond Schoolfield, better known as “Jazz the […]
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