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Mount Airy

Mount Airy: Artisans Work to Involve Community

May 3, 2013Nichole Baldino

[vimeo 65074878] Mount Airy is known for its diversity, collaboration and sense of community. These qualities are personified in many of its businesses. Six Senses Collaborative Clay Studio, at 20 E. Mount Airy Ave., is a

Environment

Northeast: 5k Promotes Healthy Lifestyle and New Tookany Creek Trail

May 3, 2013

Saturday marked a continuation of a developing initiative, occurring all throughout the United States, of promoting healthier lifestyles. Residents of Northeast Philadelphia were invited to the inaugural Healthy Trails 5K run/walk in the Tookany/Tacony Creek Park to

University City

University City: Philly Bread Delivers Nourishment to the Neighborhood

May 3, 2013

Pete Merzbacher is the one man force of tireless bread baking behind Philly Bread, which has operated inside of Aladdin Pizza, located at the corner of 48th and Spruce streets, since the beginning of April.

Education

University City: Students Rally for Quality Education

May 3, 2013

[vimeo 65290738] The students in Philadelphia’s public school system want everyone to know their education should not be a victim of budget cuts. Philadelphia Student Union is home to some of these students from around the city

Education

University City: School Closings Create Mixed Emotions

May 3, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65290671] Twenty-three Philadelphia schools are set to close, including University City High School and Alexander Wilson Elementary School, after a vote by the School Reform Commission. The decision was made last month due to the

Featured Stories

Axis Philly: Vacant Properties Damage Real Estate Values

May 2, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65164326] Would you rather live on a block that is speckled with ramshackle, rundown abandoned houses or one with inviting green community gardens? There are about 40,000 vacant parcels, which are property units, in the

Featured Stories

Axis Philly: Realty Organization Proposes Plan for Tax Collection

May 2, 2013

[vimeo 65107526] The city generates the majority of its revenue through the collection of property taxes. Not all of these taxes, however, are able to be collected. Currently, there is about $500 million in delinquent taxes

Health

South Philadelphia: Christian Street Y Promotes Healthy Living

May 2, 2013

[vimeo 65078842] The Christian Street YMCA Branch has impacted the community with its facilities and events as well as a connection with local businesses and schools for 40 years. Senior Program Director Jennifer Leupold said the

Bustleton

Northeast: Bustleton’s Past Brought to Life at History Network Meeting

May 2, 2013

On the first Wednesday of every month, the Northeast Philadelphia History Network meets to discuss the past. This Wednesday was no different. More than a dozen members from the network came together at the historic

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Local Art Center Recognizes the Homeless Through Art

May 2, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65267152] Over the past 20 years, the Interfaith Network of Northwest/Northeast Philadelphia has helped 327 families transition out of homelessness and into a life of stability. The main goal of the program is to help

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