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North Central: Differing Views on Willington Street Construction

April 25, 2013

The construction site at the corner of Willington and Berks Streets, one of many such sites in North Central Philadelphia near Temple University, is leaving nearby residents less than pleased. William Harris, a Willington Street

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Activities at Stapeley Help Senior Citizens Stay Healthy

April 16, 2013

The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane quash the stereotype of inactive seniors. The assisted living facility offers an assortment of activities, including game

Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: Real Estate Market Shows Promise

April 16, 2013

Recent trends in the real estate in Cobbs Creek have realtors hopeful that the once-suffering market will be stable for a long period. “Compared to five years ago, it’s come up quite a bit,” said Yvonne

Economy

Spring Garden: Businesses Revitalize North Broad Street

April 16, 2013

[vimeo 63984846] The portion of North Broad Street which runs along side the Spring Garden neighborhood now hosts a business district with a variety of restaurants and residential properties. The addition of these establishments within the last

Chestnut Hill

Axis Philly: AVI’s Actual Impact on the Chestnut Hill Real Estate Market

April 13, 2013

[vimeo 63924212] While some Philadelphians have been scrambling in the wake of the city’s property value reassessments under the Actual Value Initiative, some residents of Chestnut Hill who are selling their homes have had no problem

Environment

North Central: Hidden ‘Suburb’ on Custis Place ‘

April 6, 2013

The residents of the Yorktown section of North Philadelphia consider themselves to be a very tight knit community. But the residents of Custis Place, just off the corner of 12th Street and Girard Avenue, consider

Francisville

Francisville: Five Community Organizations Enrich One Block

April 5, 2013

https://vimeo.com/63349734] The uniquely triangular section of Francisville connected by the 1600 blocks of Ridge Avenue and Poplar Street is home to five community outreach organizations. Although the groups offer different services, they share similar goals to

Featured Stories

Germantown: Diverse Backgrounds Create a Home at Senior Living Community

April 5, 2013

The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane came to the facility for its resources but found a home when they arrived. Each senior brings his or

History

South Philadelphia: Townhouses thrive on Old Warehouse site

April 4, 2013

https://vimeo.com/63059954] Pam Zenzola will admit that since she’s moved into her townhouse on the 1300 block of Federal Street she has made an effort to purchase at least one item from the Rosa Food Product

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Government

Wynnefield: Wyndale Avenue Boasts Stability and a Councilman

April 4, 2013

https://vimeo.com/63189105] Coined by many residents as an “attractive block” the 5400 block of Wyndale Avenue stretches over a two-block span with over 60 homes and almost the same number of old, tall trees. This block

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