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How To: Apply For A Permit For Demonstrations

August 25, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

When expressing the right to peacefully assemble, there are guidelines to follow in Philadelphia. Here’s a breakdown of the rules to apply for a permit for demonstrations. The city defines a demonstration as “a public [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Neighborhood Sees Significant Progress, Lost Dog Found On 23rd Street And More

August 25, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Point Breeze, Fairmount among Philly neighborhoods seeing the most progress– According to in-depth analysis of [continue reading…]

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Crime

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Car Crashes And Thefts, Political Rematches And Swimming Overseas

August 18, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Car crashes into funeral home–  A man drove his car into the John F. Fluehr & [continue reading…]

Business

How To: Start A Registered Community Organization (RCO)

August 5, 2017 Bob Stewart 2

A few years ago, City Council established new qualifications for community organizations that wish to be part of development decisions in their area. Registered Community Organizations (RCO) are formal groups of community members that weigh [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox

August 4, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage [continue reading…]

Economy

Education: Councilwoman Helen Gym, “I need a big vision for the school district that people believe in.”

July 31, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Helen Gym (D) is an at-large Philadelphia City Council member and vocal education advocate. Her goal in public office has been to to tackle widespread poverty through creating a quality public education system – the same system [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Free Music, Gerrymandering Film With Discussion And More Events This Week

July 31, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Songbird Family Music Jam at Lilypad: Monday, July 31, 4:30-5:15 p.m. – [continue reading…]

Elections

How To: Help Keep Neighborhood Elections Fair

July 24, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

The primary way democracy thrives and survives is through fair elections. But who exactly is making sure the elections are fair? Is it some far off big-moneyed or well-connected power player? Nope. It’s people from [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Point Breeze: Rock Paper Scissors, Soul Fitness And More Events This Week

July 24, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  District Community Meeting: Monday, July 24, 5-7 p.m. – 17th District Police [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Feibush Sues Johnson, Affordable Housing Project Approved

July 21, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: 33 affordable housing homes approved for Point Breeze: On the heals of Philadelphia’s Zoning Board [continue reading…]

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