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https://vimeo.com/39706026] Like most major cities, Philadelphia is always trying to improve the quality of life for its residents. But Philadelphia’s 40,000 vacant lots–many of which plague parts of the city where the population has been [continue reading…]

A recent study by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Free Libraries of Philadelphia are underused when compared with public libraries in other urban areas. While Philadelphia may have more libraries per capita than [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/39420773] Before stepping into a booth, Pennsylvanians will now have to show identification to vote in the November election. Republicans call it a measure protecting against voter fraud; Democrats call it a politically motivated push [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/39591342] While homicides across the city have increased this year, Philadelphia’s 14th Police District, which serves North Germantown and West Oak Lane, has seen half as many homicides compared to this time last year. Capt. [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/39739043] As Philadelphia schools face a budget deficit of $26 million this year, The Dow Chemical Co. is giving some schools the opportunity to expand their math and science programs this spring. Scientists and research [continue reading…]

The inside of the Multicultural Wellness Center feels more like a well-worn home than the sterile atmosphere associated with most medical centers. Tall, brightly colored resting chairs are lined up in front of a large [continue reading…]

American football is a sport that has been bringing people together for decades. In Kensington, football is more than just a game to the boys and men who play at Scanlon Park every week. In [continue reading…]

Residents of Fairhill looking for a photographer or travel agent need look no further than Gisone’s Images. Located at 2728 N. Fifth St, Gisone’s Images has been serving the community since 1992. Lazara Gisone, who [continue reading…]