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Arts and Entertainment

Brewerytown: Gardeners Grow Strong Roots in Community

May 3, 2016 Amber Nicole Connally 0

The Brewerytown Community Garden brings fresh, inexpensive fruits and vegetables back into the community while also engaging residents with various events. “I love gardening, it kind of calms me down, it’s good for you,”said garden member Jeannie Brooks. [continue reading…]

Health

Health and Fitness: Fixing Philadelphia’s Expanding Problem

May 2, 2016 Jamie P Gray 1

If you were to sit on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on a nice day and watch the people climb to the top for their daily workouts, you may find it hard [continue reading…]

Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: Sunshine Center Becomes A Busier Place For Local Seniors

May 2, 2016 Tonii Mackie 0

It beeped repeatedly. Each click on the display offering up another error message. Still slightly hesitant when using the computers, seniors tapped on keyboards at The Older Adult Sunshine Center as they replied to Facebook posts, email [continue reading…]

Business

Cobbs Creek: Business Association Members Work To Revive 60th Street

May 2, 2016 Tonii Mackie 2

The 60th Street West Market Street Business Association caters to the needs of the community and helps new businesses gain their voices. As opportunities for businesses continue to develop on 60th Street between Market Street and Baltimore Avenue, the [continue reading…]

Environment

East Passyunk: After Success In South Philly, Brothers Expand Grocery Business

May 2, 2016 Abigail Durey 0

More than six years ago, two brothers dove into their savings and maxed out their credit cards to follow their passion and share it with the people around them. “There was a demand for a [continue reading…]

Environment

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

April 29, 2016 Miranda L Greenberg 0

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, [continue reading…]

Environment

Point Breeze: Keeping Streets Clean Requires More Than Annual Cleanups

April 29, 2016 Miranda L Greenberg 0

“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 [continue reading…]

History

South Kensington: Catholic Worker House Continues Founder’s Mission Of Serving Those In Need

April 28, 2016 Emily Catharine Ganser 2

The intersection of Lawrence and Jefferson streets may seem like a regular corner, but between noon and 1 p.m. a line will form in front of a nondescript apartment window. Members of the community will [continue reading…]

Music

For The Records

April 28, 2016 Neil D. Ortiz 0

Man bun bespoke freegan, kitsch retro ethical banh mi williamsburg drinking vinegar sustainable heirloom wolf hipster portland. Tacos paleo everyday carry church-key, 3 wolf moon franzen vinyl hoodie meh. Neutra readymade kickstarter, vegan quinoa portland [continue reading…]

Business

Education: Kenney’s Universal Pre-K Proposal Sparks Hope, Controversy

April 27, 2016 Matthew S. Leister 0

Philadelphia’s public school system has long faced academic and financial troubles, resulting in poor standardized test scores and high dropout rates. Now, advocates of Mayor Jim Kenney’s proposition for universal pre-kindergarten say such a program [continue reading…]

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