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Fishtown

Fishtown: Neighbors Association Denies Zoning Request

February 20, 2013

After a vote held last week, the Fishtown Neighbors Association turned down Alberto Rivera’s zoning request regarding his property at 1117 Day St. Rivera had plans to convert the single-family home into a duplex, one

Education

Fairhill: Village Arts and Free Library Bring Residents Internet Hot Spot

February 20, 2013

Fairhill community organization Village Arts and Humanities has teamed up with the Free Library of Philadelphia to provide residents with a free internet hot spot. The seven-seat computer lab is located at Village Arts’ headquarters

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Artist Tries to Change Culture with Street Art

February 20, 2013

From the rooftop deck of his Kensington home, J. Thaddeus Lutz sees the Center City skyline from a different perspective. For Lutz, living in an area of the city that is known for crime, the

Arts and Entertainment

Francisville: Cambridge Street Studios Brings Realist Art to Neighborhood

February 19, 2013

[vimeo 60050295] In December 2010 an opportunity arose for three artists who studied in New York City. Anthony Ranalli, Andrew McManus and Jeremy Deck were asked by a former instructor at Grand Central Academy of Art to

Fairmount

Fairmount: Proposed Bicycle Lane is Up for Residents’ Approval

February 19, 2013

[vimeo 59862679] Fairmount residents voted last month to support of a bicycle lane starting at Broad Street heading west. Now the neighborhood awaits approval from Spring Garden and Francisville. These residents will be given the opportunity

Overbrook

Overbrook: Saint Donato Fights Archdiocese to Remain Open

February 19, 2013

Over the past year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has combined parishes in various Philadelphia communities. Earlier this month, the archdiocese announced Saint Donato’s Catholic Church, in Overbrook, would merge with another Catholic church in the

Featured Stories

Northeast: Residents Want to Raise Chickens in the City

February 19, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59811079] This story is the first of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with NEastPhilly.com and NewsWorks. Almost a decade ago, the City Council met

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Recreation Center Trades Bricks For Turf

February 19, 2013

In North Philadelphia, where its resident’s are known for their soccer prowess, a kickers paradise is ready to be exposed. Kensington youth soccer players are in for a treat this April when Philadelphia’s Parks and

Education

Kensington: Developments at Health Sciences Academy Lead to Promising Future for Students

February 19, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59531528] Once Kensington Culinary Arts High School became Kensington Health Sciences Academy in August, more changes were made in hopes of leading high school students toward a more successful educational path. “When you’re talking about

Environment

Northeast: Parkwood Community Garden a Go, Volunteers Sought

February 18, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59839684] A community garden is in the process of becoming a reality for the residents in Parkwood with help from the community to politicians. With support from Councilman Brian O’Neill, R-10th, an 18,000-sq. ft. garden located next

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