Tucked away on Frankford Avenue, there is a movement growing where girls can tune their guitars as well as tune up their girl power. Girls Rock Philly is the neighborhood spot where girls, ages 9 [continue reading…]
When a visitor travels into the City of Brotherly Love for the first time, there are two things they will always remember – the larger than life art that decorates the sides of our buildings [continue reading…]
Some people dance for the love of the art while others dance to stay fit. Some people dance to make a living and others dance to let off steam. However, Illstyle & Peace Productions dances [continue reading…]
During high school, Alfred Quarles (above) dreamed of becoming a chef and serving those living a luxurious lifestyle. Now he does the opposite, serving children in the School District of Philadelphia who lack the most basic necessities, [continue reading…]
While the School District of Philadelphia’s budget cuts have caused many schools to close, the problems brought unity to one West Philadelphia neighborhood. When Alexander Wilson Elementary School closed last school year, most students were sent to [continue reading…]
In Northwest Philadelphia, a large and stately secondary school sits vacant, a Property for Sale sign on the front lawn where youth once dotted the landscape. A shopping cart with multicolored garment and trash bags is parked [continue reading…]
As president of the Mantua Haverford Community Center, Richard Purdie is the heart of the neighborhood. He saw Mantua’s need for a reliable and safe place where children could get away from crime on the [continue reading…]
For people who choose a career in the field of serving those who have served our country, high levels of dedication and sacrifice come with the territory. Who would want to give anything less to [continue reading…]
The North Region Warriors battled their way through the rain during a recent football practice at Ziggler Field across from Grover Washington Middle School. The gloomy weather neither stopped Head Coach Robert Tate (above) from [continue reading…]
With a beaming smile on a Thursday morning, Lee Fass explained the importance of strong, clear lines in drawings. Her two art students listened dutifully while glancing between white computer paper and Fass’s extravagant gestures. [continue reading…]
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