Philadelphia is home to more than 40,000 vacant lots across the city, many of which are found in Kensington. This summer, the program “Lots of Power” will give high school students the opportunity to team [continue reading…]
When pharmacist Kris Hunsicker opened Fishtown Pharmacy on April 1, he was not only excited to have his own business but also to be welcomed by the local residents. “I rehabbed the property myself, so I [continue reading…]
Iman Marcano-Sowell always loved cooking, but it was never her dream until she and her mother opened their food stand, Calypso, in the Chestnut Hill Farmer’s Market in May 2009. “I just knew that she [continue reading…]
Carmela Greco, daughter of flamenco dance legend Jose Greco, visited Flamenco Ole! Dance Studio in Fairmount earlier this month. She’s visiting the Philadelphia area before moving to Chicago to teach at Northeastern Illinois University. Greco [continue reading…]
Philly Pride held its 25th annual Parade and Festival on Sunday. Over 160 groups, organizations and vendors were present at the festival, which had over 10 thousand attendees. Pride organizers predicted this year would have [continue reading…]
[vimeo 67750894] As the community of Graduate Hospital continues to grow, local businesses have been forced to search for alternative ways to stay connected to the public. Igloo Desserts, a newly opened frozen yogurt shop, may [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/68167966] Local pizza aficionado Brian Dwyer, owner of Pizza Brain- the world’s first museum and restaurant dedicated to the slice- values human interaction. Pizza is synonymous with party, according to him, and parties don’t occur [continue reading…]
McMichael Park will once again play host to the annual East Falls Flea Market being held this Saturday, June 15. The event, which is sponsored by the East Falls Community Council, will run from 9 [continue reading…]
Mantua residents and members of the Mantua Civic Association (MCA) gathered at the West Philadelphia Community Center last night for the unveiling of the We Are Mantua! Transformation Plan. The plan is a result of [continue reading…]
Valley Green Bank opened its new branch in South Philadelphia at 1536 S. Broad St. with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7. The event focused on Valley Green Bank’s commitment to serve the [continue reading…]
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