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Abandoned Property

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

May 30, 2017 Ryan Wallen

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

Manayunk

Wissahickon: Nation’s Third-Oldest Canoe Club Treads On

May 23, 2017 Mariam Dembele

The Wissahickon area features a little known gem that has remained afloat for more than a century. Philadelphia Canoe Club, open since 1905, is the third oldest paddling club in the United States. The club

Northwest Philadelphia

Northwest Philadelphia: Bee Population Declines Despite BeeKeeping’s Rise In Popularity

May 22, 2017 Fletcher Jones

Meet Adam Schreiber, one of the many Philadelphians who has fallen in love with beekeeping. Schreiber got his start with beekeeping nearly eight years ago in 2009 when a friend recommended the hobby to him.

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Performing Arts School Introduces The Circus To The Neighborhood

May 19, 2017 Brian Roche

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,

Germantown

Germantown: A Local Fashion Designer Caters To Muslim Women

May 18, 2017 Sonji Milburn

The Muslim population in Germantown is a visible one, with many businesses supporting parishioners of the faith. As a Muslim community, there are several small Islamic clothing stores for men, but few for women. Sadika Fashions‘ owner

Education

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

May 17, 2017 Kevin 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

Food

Southwest Philadelphia: Local Churches Open Its Doors To The Hungry

May 16, 2017 Jack 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

Business

Chinatown: Stakeholders Tackle Crucial Development Questions As Neighborhood Grows

May 15, 2017 Emily Rolen

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

Environment

South Philadelphia: Local Tree Planters Breathe Life Into Community

May 15, 2017 Kevin Rowley

Finding the time and energy to maintain one’s property can be a daunting task in a city like Philadelphia. In certain neighborhoods, having “curb appeal” can be as simple as not having a pileup of

Education

Old City: Museum Combats the Rise in Anti-Semitism

May 14, 2017 George W. Miller

The year was 1917. The world had been engaged in World War I for about three years before the United States entered. Violent revolutions broke out across Russia in response to government corruption, ultimately leading

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