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There are run-down, seemingly dilapidated buildings on many Philadelphia street yet that does not mean that what’s inside should be ignored. With this in mind, the 2013 Hidden City Festival is attempting to shine a

Mycea Morris-Hayes was walking down Germantown Avenue on her way to the library when she saw that the door of Germantown’s Town Hall was open. Curiosity drove her to walk up the stone stairs into

[vimeo 68257611] The Zoning Committee of the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association has considered the needs of numerous commercial, industrial and residential projects for years, striking a balance that has allowed the neighborhood to flourish. This committee

[vimeo 68701874] The sounds of clapping mingled with hands raised and wiggling, the American Sign Language signal for applause as this year’s four graduates of The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf walked down the aisle clad in

The Red Cross House, located at 40th Street and Powelton Avenue in West Philadelphia, is one of the most unique branches of the well known humanitarian organization. The mission of the House is to help

https://vimeo.com/67784562] A Hundred Year Idea Sitting on Catharine Street in Bella Vista, the Fleisher Art Memorial building has hosted different arts for over one hundred years. Originally the Graphics Sketch Club was for lower-income students,

https://vimeo.com/68790990] The 15th Police District Advisory Council and the Frankford Civic Association honored St. Joachim Pastor Father Steven Wetzel last Sunday for his commitment to the community. But the celebration was bittersweet, as the congregation

FacesofTheLayoffs.org gives a voice to the thousands of Philadelphia School District employees who’ve been told they would not have jobs this coming fall. It was organized largely by Larissa Pahomov, who was inspired by Anissa Weinraub’s