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Spruce Hill: Frank Chance Says Friends of Clark Park are Looking for Funding for Park Projects

February 23, 2015

Frank Chance (above) is secretary of Friends of Clark Park, a nonprofit corporation and volunteer organization that helps improve and maintain Clark Park in the Spruce Hill section of West Philadelphia. Chance previously served as the

Arts and Entertainment

Northwest Philly: Five Community Gems that Focus on Art, History or Nature

February 12, 2015

A mixture of art, history and parks makes Northwest Philly a diverse area for community activities and events. Check out the community treasures of the Northwest. Woodmere Art Museum This 19th-century Victorian mansion sits on six

Environment

Northern Liberties: The Next Gold Standard for Environmental Stewardship?

February 9, 2015

Lara Kelly, the quality of life coordinator for the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, promotes healthy living and environment for the community. She has been an active member in the neighborhood for 19 years. What do you bring to

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: FNA Brings Artists and Community Together to ‘Feed the Fish’

December 5, 2014

The prominent Fishtown art scene has just taken a new role in engaging local residents and utilizing a green approach for a better community through the neighborhood’s very own mascot: a fish. Throughout Fishtown, people

Business

Fishtown: Bicycle Stable Has Philly on Two Wheels

December 5, 2014

With the high costs of driving and maintaining a car in the city, Philadelphians have started to opt for a environmentally safe and healthy choice for transportation: biking. Road rage and pesky searches for parking can

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: Community Garden Serves as a Haven for Students

December 3, 2014

The garden across from J.G. Blaine School, filled with vibrant orange mums and brightly painted blue fences, held a small class of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students one crisp Friday morning. While on the surface the

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Community Prepares For Winter Snow

November 20, 2014

https://vimeo.com/111876623] Chestnut Hill is preparing for another snowy season. Residents are preparing by getting all of the supplies they need right now. Sixty-three inches of powder fell in the region last year. One big issue for

Education

Walnut Hill: Community Organization Creates a Green Space for Students

November 6, 2014

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

Environment

Waterfront: Facelift Coming for Penn Treaty Park

October 28, 2014

Penn Treaty Park has a soggy secret. Parents who chase their children through the playground after a heavy dose of rain know all about it. “After a good day’s worth of rain, we know we’re

Environment

Fishtown: FNA Beautification Addresses Trash Issue in Neighborhood

October 17, 2014

Filth and trash have become an increasing concern as the Fishtown population has grown in recent years. The answer to this issue is the Beautification Committee, a sector of the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA), whose

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