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Arts and Entertainment

Tacony: Museum’s Inside Out Program Brings Art To Community’s Doorstep

April 20, 2016Margery Cedano

For the first time in Northeast Philadelphia’s history, you can pass by an Andy Warhol painting on your commute home. Yes, you read that right – exciting things do happen there. The Philadelphia Museum of

Arts and Entertainment

North Central: Philadelphia Celebrates Its Rich Jazz History

April 20, 2016Victoria G Mier

When Faye Anderson first saw Leroy Neiman’s painting “Big Band” at the National Museum of American History, she was struck by the musicians featured. “It’s a fantasy jam session featuring 18 jazz giants,” Anderson said.

Bridesburg

Bridesburg: Residents Complain Detour, Traffic Signs Being Ignored

April 20, 2016Mackenzie Fryday Mooney

There has been an ongoing problem in Bridesburg with traffic for as long as people can remember, especially with trucks and buses because of the depots on Orthodox Street. In recent years, it has gotten

Fishtown

Fishtown: Produce Delivery Service Aims To Become Neighborhood Staple

April 19, 2016Mary Lynn Dominguez

The bustling corridors inside of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (PWPM) can be an overwhelming place to think logistically about purchasing produce. The market is inside of a massive temperature-controlled building that spans more than 14 football fields long, where

Featured Stories

Mantua: After-School Programs Filling Void Left By Closure of University City High School

April 19, 2016Thomas D Reifsnyder

For 41 years, the 14-acre plot on Filbert Street between 37th and 38th streets was home to University City High School, Charles Drew Elementary School and The Walnut Center. Today, those buildings have been erased from

Education

Fairhill: New Chapter For Library Means Bittersweet, Temporary Closure

April 19, 2016James M. Kirn

Rebekah Ray and the staff at the Lillian Marrero Library have been dedicated to the future of the branch, long before the building recently closed for renovations. Now, they are left wondering how the community is

Health

Swampoodle: Medical Care Made Accessible to Empower Community

April 19, 2016Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu

Miriam Medical Clinic, a faith-based health care clinic founded in 2014, is reducing the societal barriers to access of medical care by empowering communities through physical and spiritual healing. Located in the heart of the

Politics

Politics: Non-Profit Leader Puts Focus on City’s Parks, Recreation Centers

April 19, 2016Christian J Matozzo

Philadelphia Parks Alliance, the city’s primary non-profit organization advocating for parks and recreation since 1983, has new leadership — and with it, a new view on the city’s recreation centers. “[The main goal of Philadelphia Parks Alliance] is

Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: Funding a Philadelphia Blackhawks “Dynasty”

April 18, 2016Mark McCormick

When the season for the Philadelphia Blackhawks begins, the team is never certain whether its budget revenue will get it through the year. The Blackhawks, a Pee Wee youth football organization at 11th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, collects

Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: “Don Father” Gets Job Done for Philadelphia Blackhawks Youth Football Team

April 18, 2016Michael A Guise

After playing for the Frankford Chargers as a child, Don Richardson thought his son would follow in his footsteps. But when Eric Richardson wanted to play football in 1999, he had a different team in

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