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The different types of restaurants, shops and boutiques on Germantown Avenue underline the fact that Chestnut Hill has plenty to offer for everyone no matter what their background may be. For example, people who enjoy

Thousands of pro-immigration reform activists rallied in front of the U. S. capitol this week. Many activists said they were hoping that Congress would pass a comprehensive immigration law. The House and Senate are deciding

[vimeo 63706307] The grass field next to Lovett Memorial Library at 6945 Germantown Ave. is an open lot. Currently, only a few benches and unkempt gardens occupy the area. In 2007, Mount Airy USA took notice

[vimeo 63521922] Ten years ago, the Philadelphia School District decided to end the sale of carbonated drinks in school vending machines and cafeterias. Fruit juices, water and milk were installed as replacements. Skip ahead to December–the

[vimeo 63679531]   On weekday mornings it is not uncommon for every waiting room seat in Health Center #10, Philadelphia’s northernmost city-run health clinic, to be filled or for a line to stretch beyond the building’s

https://vimeo.com/63615967] It has been nearly 111 years since the last train stopped at the Philadelphia Zoo. Last week zoo officials announced a proposal to move forward with a plan to build a $60 million station at

[vimeo 63693541] The Fishtown Neighbors Association granted its support with a 173-55 vote Monday night to billionaire casino developer Steve Wynn’s proposal to build a resort and casino on the Delaware riverfront. Wynn’s $926 million proposal

Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the first Neighborhood Leadership Conference. “It’s a conversation between and among