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Education

Queen Village: The Philly Goat Project Arrives To Help Teach Children About Sustainability

May 2, 2022 Tiffany Rivera 0

The Philly Goat Project has been helping children learn about caring for the planet. [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

University City: Confronting Climate Change with Multimedia Chamber Music

April 27, 2022 Eve Campbell 0

The experimental chamber music group pushes audiences to have an epiphany about the scale and potential consequences of global climate change. [Read More]

Environment

Northwest: Friends of the Wissahickon Close Lincoln Drive, Clear Litter

April 22, 2022 Matthew Aquino 0

Local Non-Profit holds clean up event on March 26, 2022. [Read More]

Environment

Queen Village: Bainbridge Street Conditions Threaten Small Businesses

April 18, 2022 Tiffany Rivera 0

Nearly eight months after the disastrous 30-inch water main break that occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Bainbridge streets in Queen Village, small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet. Some [Read More]

Environment

Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

April 13, 2022 Caroline Lee Sweeney 0

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents. [Read More]

COVID-19

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022 Matthew Aquino 0

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer [Read More]

Environment

Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia

April 6, 2022 Caroline Lee Sweeney 0

Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia. [Read More]

Chinatown

Chinatown: Shoppers and Businesses Adjust to Plastic Bag Ban

January 21, 2022 Brian Creech 0

Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we [Read More]

Environment

Overbrook: Evan Cantiello Restarts Friends of Morris Park

January 10, 2022 Collin R Winslow 0

When Evan Cantiello moved to Overbrook, he became a part of the community and friend of Morris Park. [Read More]

Environment

Upper Roxborough: Thanks To Efforts of Local Civic Groups, Reservoir and Park Get Upgrades

January 5, 2022 Leilani Caprice Henson 0

Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and Power Corps PHL work together to build new fencing and create a better environment for residents. [Read More]

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    June 29, 2022 Caitriona O'Donohoe 0
  • Amateur Sports: The Anderson Monarchs Continue to Be a Hub for South Philly Sports, Launching Its First Girls Program
    June 27, 2022 Joshua T Grieb 0
  • Where To: Buy Crypto at ATMs in Philadelphia
    June 25, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0
  • West Philadelphia: One Photographer Turning Philadelphia’s Built Environment into Digital Delicacies
    June 23, 2022 Jordan C Kligman 0
  • West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest
    June 20, 2022 Chingozirim Collins Onosike 0
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