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Chestnut Hill: Safety, Community Enhancement are Top Priorities for Business District Executive Director

March 27, 2017 Howard Knapp 0

Martha Sharkey is the executive director for the Chestnut Hill Business Association and is one of the primary people leading the way in bringing new businesses, programs and community safety projects to the local community. Sharkey, [continue reading…]

Business

Mayfair: CDC Executive Director Aims to Keep Neighborhood Current

February 22, 2017 Bryan Fink 1

Luka Lakuriqi has made it his mission to make the Mayfair community the place to be in the Northeast. He leads the Mayfair Community Development Corporation, located on the second floor of the Mayfair Community Center [continue reading…]

Business

Northern Liberties: The Nuance Behind The Neighborhood

January 3, 2017 Alexis Rene Ryan 4

Someone walking down American Street through Northern Liberties would see many sleek, modern homes mixed with niche places to shop and eat. They might hear echoes of thumping and clanking from new construction and definitely [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Community Organizations Combat Graffiti

January 3, 2017 Kelley L Hey 0

In Philadelphia, large-scale murals, art installations from internationally renowned creatives and pop-up art pieces have become standard, with South Philadelphia being no exception. South Philadelphia is known for mosaics from Isaiah Zagar and murals of [continue reading…]

Business

Queen Village: Community Finds Alternative Ways to Recycle

December 22, 2016 Kylie M Winkler 0

Queen Village is doing its best to transform into Clean Village, an environmentally conscientious neighborhood. In hopes of living in a greener city, residents are doing what they can to make changes in their everyday lives [continue reading…]

Environment

Queen Village: Tree Tenders Put Down Roots In The Community

December 21, 2016 Kylie M Winkler 0

A group of volunteers in Queen Village known as the Tree Tenders came together on Nov. 19 for their bi-annual tree planting. They devoted their Saturday morning to improving the quality of life in the [continue reading…]

Environment

Juniata Park: Carribbean Native Connects Local Community To Philly Creek

November 7, 2016 Grace E. Maiorano 1

As litter from the sea washed upon the white sand beaches of Puerto Rico, Doryán De Angel discovered her zeal. Fueling her fervor for the recovery of Earth’s waterways, the environmentalist is now the community [continue reading…]

Environment

Mill Creek: Farm Provides for Community in More Ways Than You May Know

October 20, 2016 Haley K Connaughton 0

Alkebu-Lan Marcus, a 23-year-old assistant farm manager at Mill Creek Farm, got his start by growing food in his own backyard. He is interested in being able to control his own resources and becoming more [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: “It Might Only Be Five of Us Starting Out But Soon People Will See and Want to Help.”

October 19, 2016 Logan T Beck 1

Inspired by growing concerns about the lack of waste management in Germantown, a small group of individuals joined together and recently completed a 90-day clean-up initiative known as “Clean It Up Make It Safe Germantown.” [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Group Focuses On New Ideas To Improve Community Life

October 4, 2016 Marie A Sechuk 0

Ryan Rosenbaum cares deeply about the community of Chestnut Hill and is working to improve the future of the neighborhood. He has held the position of executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association for 10 months [continue reading…]

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