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Point Breeze: Pilot Program Could Help Eliminate Litter, Keep Community Clean

April 29, 2016 Miranda L Greenberg

Pride. Responsibility. Respect. These are just a few words the residents of Point Breeze repeated as they swept sidewalks and collected trash during the 2016 Philly Spring Cleanup. Danielle and Kyle Riggle, transplants from Brooklyn,

Environment

Point Breeze: Keeping Streets Clean Requires More Than Annual Cleanups

April 29, 2016 Miranda L Greenberg

“It is not just one day,” said Carlton Williams, deputy commissioner for the Philadelphia Streets Department. “It is a constant battle.” The “one day” is referring to the 2016 Philly Spring Cleanup, which took place on April

Crime

Mayfair: Civic Association Leader Renews Interest in Splitting 15th Police District

April 25, 2016 Aaron Windhorst

For nearly 30 years, Mayfair residents have been urging the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia to split the 15th Police District. Largely owing to a collaboration between Donny Smith (above), president of

Crime

East Oak Lane: Organization Makes Use Of Green — and It Isn’t Talking Money

April 18, 2016 Talore G McBride

East Oak Lane, William Penn’s first neighborhood, is often called a “Green Country Town” and if you’ve taken a trip to this area, you would understand why. Most of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with beautiful,

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Gallery Highlights Unique Art of Wood Turning

April 11, 2016 Sarah Elizabeth Sweigart

As a lathe rotates the wood, an artist applies a carving tool to shape his or her masterpiece, careful not to make a mistake and have to change the piece or start over again. This subtractive art

Environment

Kensington: At Food Workshop, Greensgrow Teaches the Art of Preserving Seasonal Flavors

April 4, 2016 Emily Catharine Ganser

As cookbook author and full-time teacher, Marisa McClellan has undoubtedly mastered the art of preserving. Currently, McClellan runs her own blog, Food In Jars, and co-hosts the food podcast Local Mouthful. Her three cookbooks focus

Environment

Infrastructure: A Look at Engineers Without Borders.

March 11, 2016 Daniel T. Pelligrine

Whether it’s constructing highways, revitalizing communities or designing new methods for the treatment of water, engineers have a crucial role in the ongoing task that is the much-needed improvement of Philadelphia’s infrastructure. While most of their professional needs are met by

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Community Development Corporation Director Has Big Plans for the Future

March 8, 2016 Amber Nicole Connally

Kevin Moran is the executive director at the Fairmount Community Development Corporation, located on 2712 W. Girard Ave.. He is also a Fairmount resident. As executive director, he develops research and policy agendas. The organization’s goal, according

Education

North Central: Lynn Dorwaldt Uncovers History at the Wagner Institute

March 1, 2016 Victoria G Mier

Lynn Dorwaldt has always loved puzzles. “Word puzzles, crossword puzzles, logic puzzles,” she said. “I love the journey of trying to find the answer to something.” Dorwaldt, the librarian at the Wagner Free Institute of

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Four Things That Make This Community Special

February 11, 2016 Robert William Methlie

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that houses a unique community. It’s historical significance and abundance of green life makes it a great place to live and visit. Within the town are shops such as

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