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Point Breeze: Hand-Poke Tattoos Driven By Ancient Spirituality

June 19, 2017 Kayla Babicki

Cultural appropriation is a hot topic in today’s world as people become more and more aware of diversity and the challenges faced by minority groups all around the globe. And the world of tattooing is

Business

West Oak Lane: Flowers Bring Family Closer

June 15, 2017 Ed LeFurge

It all started in Virginia. The 15-year-old Paul Beale would rush to the flower shop after school and on weekends to be able to work with flowers. “I’ve always wanted to work with flowers,” Beale

Environment

West Philadelphia: A Slice of Japan in Fairmount Park

June 14, 2017 Tracy Yatsko

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is getting ready for a partial roof replacement later this summer. While most might find this subject to be of no interest, there is actually a unique story behind it.

5th Street

Fifth Street: Small Businesses Nourish the Neighborhood

June 13, 2017 Montana Bassett

North Fifth Street has been busy with small business, shoppers and community activists for years. The small businesses on the street have a waterfall effect that has nourished the neighborhoods it runs through. According to

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Places for After-Midnight Bites

June 12, 2017 Kayla Babicki

When people think about late night food in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, many jump immediately to the thought of Pat’s and Geno’s steaks. The west side of South Broad Street, however,

Fairmount Park

West Philadelphia: A Place to Learn About Japanese Culture

June 12, 2017 Charles Frenette

Derek Finn is the associate director of Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. He started at Shofuso in 2010 after earning his bachelor’s degree in East Asian studies from the University of Pennsylvania. His passion for

Economy

Hunting Park: Esperanza Aims to Improve Neighborhood Conditions

June 9, 2017 Dominic Barone

Esperanza is a faith-based community development corporation and nonprofit organization. It was founded in 1986 by the Hispanic clergy of Philadelphia. At the time, the Hispanic clergy wanted to address some of the larger problems

5th Street

North 5th Street: Five Cuisines to Experience

June 7, 2017 Montana Bassett

The North 5th Street corridor running through Feltonville and Olney is an economic driver in the community. There are more than 20 blocks with businesses ranging from furniture stores to pharmacies but above all, there

Crime

Juniata Park: Different But Still a Place to Appreciate

June 6, 2017 Kevin Hayes

Residing in the heart of her neighborhood, Kate Clarke is the president of the Juniata Park Civic Association. The community-based organization meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss and mitigate community issues. How

Arts and Entertainment

East Kensington: Uniting Community With Arts Festival

June 5, 2017 Erin Kelly

The East Kensington Neighbors Association addresses several important issues going on in its own neighborhood every third Monday of each month at Philadelphia Brewing Company. All East Kensington residents are welcomed to attend the meetings

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