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Art: Three Female Muslim Artists Using Work to Express Identity

October 20, 2017Samara Ahmed

These three Muslim women are using art in order to express personal and collective identity, and explore issues of location, displacement and personal connection to social contexts in the city. You can find their art

West Passyunk: Saint Monica’s Cares For Community At All Stages of Life

September 28, 2017Kayla Babicki and

Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, located on the corner of 17th and Ritner streets in South Philadelphia, has been serving the Catholic community for decades with weekly mass and confessions, as well as community programs that

Kensington: Pastor Joshua Grace’s Impact Goes Beyond Church Walls

September 25, 2017Austin Albright and

Joshua Grace has served as pastor at Circle of Hope Church since 2003. Grace leads efforts to unite his community through its thrift store, Circle Thrift, and events hosted by the church. He works with

East Passyunk: Keeping the Faith In The Italian Community

September 21, 2017Nydja Hood and

Nicholas Martorano is an Augustinian priest who has been the pastor at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in East Passyunk for the past 33 years. Raised in the area, he has brought the long-standing traditions

Point Breeze: Water Ice Party, Praise In The Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

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. PSA (Police Service Area) 2 Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., 1700

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Sex Clubs, Racism And Guns

August 11, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Guy shot his AR-15: A man fired his weapon in Northeast Philly, crashed his truck in Trevose,

Point Breeze: Hand-Poke Tattoos Driven By Ancient Spirituality

June 19, 2017Kayla Babicki and

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

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

Poplar: Congregants Drawn To Church With Deep Roots In Neighborhood

April 11, 2017Emily Rolen

Leslie Callahan can’t pinpoint a specific reason why people end up at her church, located on the southwest corner of Wallace and 10th streets. But she does know that once people walk through the front

Activism: Rachel Winsberg Leads JVP Philly’s Outreach

April 6, 2017Shannon Hurley and

Rachel Winsberg is helping lead the way for the Jewish community in Philadelphia. Jewish Voice For Peace (JVP) is a national, grassroots organization focusing on Jewish traditions and working for a just and lasting peace. The