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East Kensington: Uniting Community With Arts Festival

June 5, 2017Erin Kelly and

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

West Philadelphia: Five Eclectic Coffee Shops To Fit Your Mood

June 5, 2017Erinn Kovar

West Philadelphia is blossoming as a haven for flocks of young professionals and new families who enjoy the duality of pseudo-neighborhood living paired with easy access to Center City. A few blocks west of University

Northeast: Five Cheesesteaks That Rival South Philly’s

June 5, 2017Kristof Phillips and

South Philadelphia is not the only the neighborhood to get Philly’s famous steak sandwich. Hidden within the Northeast’s sprawling landscape of mini shopping malls you can find five cheesesteaks that rival their South Philly brethren, like,

Powelton Village: Five Churches Supporting the Community

May 31, 2017James McCormick and

The Powelton Village section of West Philadelphia is known for housing a unique blend of students, artists and activists but it is also home to a rich tapestry of religious organizations. One three-block stretch of

Mount Airy: Redevelopment Projects Look to Eliminate Blight, Improve Livelihood of Historic Neighborhood

May 30, 2017Ryan Wallen and

Dating back to the 1680s, when it was a just small part of Germantown, the neighborhood of Mount Airy has a rich history that has shaped the diverse and tight-knit community that it is today.

Northwest Philadelphia: Jumpstart Germantown Looks to Revitalize the Community One Property at a Time

May 30, 2017Ryan Wallen and

Jumpstart Germantown is a redevelopment program that was established in April, 2014 by Mount Airy real estate developer Ken Weinstein. The organization tackles the problems of blighted properties in the Northwest by training a new generation

Germantown: Performing Arts School Introduces The Circus To The Neighborhood

May 19, 2017Brian Roche and

Germantown is home to several historical landmarks and small businesses. Located on Greene Street, in the heart of the neighborhood, is one of those small businesses. Whether one wants to stay fit, release stress or just have fun,

South Philadelphia West: At OFC Philly, Kids Are Encouraged To Screw Up

May 17, 2017Kevin Rowley

Finding an educational yet fun activity for children can be a difficult task. Many times, kids aren’t doing more than coloring outside the lines and playing with dolls or trucks. At OFC Philly in South Philadelphia, Nick and Erin

Southwest Philadelphia: Local Churches Open Its Doors To The Hungry

May 16, 2017Jack Einhorn

While it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact number of homeless individuals living within a city, the city of Philadelphia’s count as of January 2016 determined 705 people living within the city were entirely unsheltered. Local nonprofit organization Project

Chinatown: Stakeholders Tackle Crucial Development Questions As Neighborhood Grows

May 15, 2017Emily Rolen and

The story of Philadelphia’s Chinatown isn’t unique. But the history of this city’s Asian immigrant- and Asian-American home is, for residents, what makes it stand out from other stories of gentrification. Historically, Chinatowns have grown