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Environment

Northwest: Friends of the Wissahickon Close Lincoln Drive, Clear Litter

April 22, 2022Matthew Aquino

Local Non-Profit holds clean up event on March 26, 2022.

Fishtown

Fishtown: Friends of Fishtown Library React to Mayor’s Budget

April 21, 2022Aliyah G Kimmey

Members of the group met on April 11 to discuss Mayor Kenney’s recently released budget and what that meant for trying to support the library.  

COVID-19

COVID-19: How PASNAP is Supporting Health Care Workers in Wake of Pandemic

April 20, 2022Samantha Sadanand Stewart

The healthcare industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic in more ways than one. Staffing shortages, financial burdens, and more plague the industry. That’s why PASNAP and other state actors are taking a stand.

Business

Mt. Airy: Nesting House Offers Families Community Alongside Affordable, Cute Clothes

April 18, 2022Jonaira M South

Jennifer Kinka started the store so moms could buy quality items for themselves and their children without spending too much money.

Neighborhoods

Passyunk: Almost Half of East Passyunk’s Businesses Are Owned or Co-owned by Women

April 18, 2022Renata Buscher Kaminski

It happened more than 11 years ago. Michele Ganas had a weird dream and decided to open a business. Driven by the desire to do new things, she reached out to one of her friends,

Environment

Queen Village: Bainbridge Street Conditions Threaten Small Businesses

April 18, 2022Tiffany Rivera

Nearly eight months after the disastrous 30-inch water main break that occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Bainbridge streets in Queen Village, small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet. Some

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Baltimore Artist Debuts Basketball Blooms at Pentimenti Gallery

April 15, 2022Christine Danielle Jean-Baptiste

Brandon Donahue’s sculpture exhibition “Rebounds & Assists,” features his series of basketball
blooms—sculptures Donahue makes from deflated basketballs arranged like flower petals.

Business

Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion

April 15, 2022Matt Strout

The initial step towards the park was in 2013 when “Destination Frankford,” an arts-based plan that was included in the city of Philadelphia planning commission’s 2035 plan, was announced.

Environment

Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

April 13, 2022Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.

COVID-19

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022Matthew Aquino

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer

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