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Bridesburg

Mayfair: Splitting the 15th Police District to Combat Crime

July 18, 2014

Sherman stormed down the 3500 block of Ryan Avenue as dusk was falling on Mayfair’s first ever Third Thursday festival. He reached the corner of Ryan and Leon streets, his head on a swivel. Who

Poverty

Poverty Beat: Fighting Poverty with Positivity

July 18, 2014

As Lorraine Cameron walked through her three-bedroom house in Germantown she recalled what she will miss most when she becomes homeless. Cameron, 54, has worked since she was 14. She has found herself without an

Crime

South Philadelphia: Community Groups Work Together To Stop Notario Fraud

July 18, 2014

For many years, notary frauds have been common occurrences in South Philadelphia’s immigrant community. However, recently more initiatives to help victims of “notario” fraud are developing in Philadelphia, which would create stronger ties between law

Featured Stories

Overbrook: Three Questions About The Overbrook Area

July 18, 2014

Overbrook is a community within West Philadelphia, known for Will Smith, its safe streets and active community members. However, there are a lot of confusing elements of Overbrook, even to its longtime residents. Where exactly

Amateur Sports

Parkside: Philly Pumptrack Changing Philadelphia’s Youth Cycling Culture One Ride At A Time

July 17, 2014

Ahmad Elam was like most other 13-year-old boys in his Parkside neighborhood a few months ago. “When I was at home with my friends and we were bored and didn’t have nothing to do,” said

Food

University City: New Irish-American Pub Finds Home On Walnut Street

July 17, 2014

While most Irish pubs throughout the country take pride in their vast beer selection, loud disposition and flamboyant pageantry, St. Declan’s Well, on the 3100 block of Walnut Street, focuses their charm in their modesty

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Greensgrow West Teams Up With Mobile Markets To Supply Fresh Produce

July 16, 2014

Nestled in the middle of the 4900 block of Baltimore Avenue sun shines on what would otherwise be a vacant lot and reminder of what once was a burnt down building. “We take pride in

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Richmond Eateries

July 15, 2014

It is easy to argue that Port Richmond has some of the most culturally diverse food in the city of Philadelphia. Residents range from multiple nationalities, creating a melting pot of eateries in the neighborhood.

Social Issues

Graduate Hospital: Culture Clash Between New and Old

July 15, 2014

Stacy Redmond remembers when one of her neighbors used to unplug the fire hydrant on her small South Philadelphia block. Kids would play in the water, trash and grime would be washed away along with troubles at work

Crime

South Philadelphia: Victim/Witness Services Helping Community Find Justice

July 15, 2014

When the publicity of a serious crime goes away, Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia helps people pick up the pieces. Victims of violent crimes in the community can reach them with the ring of a

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