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https://vimeo.com/22026603] Katie Searl hoped to cut back on the use of her car by moving to the city last year. The Francisville resident works across the street from her home–making for an easy vehicle-free commute.

https://vimeo.com/22087535] The Academy of Natural Sciences hosted a sustainability forum for candidates running for City Council from the 1st District through the 5th District during which the candidates talked about their environmental issues facing Philadelphia. Sponsored

  https://vimeo.com/21992402] The dim studio suddenly went quiet dissipating the sound of an alto saxophone. A sign above the door flashed “on air” repeatedly and a smooth voice floated over the airwaves. The show had

Located at 6671 Germantown Ave., St. Michael’s Lutheran Church has been around the community since 1728. St. Michael’s has a large gravesite that is occupied by historic figures, such as Major James Witherspoon from the

https://vimeo.com/21896682] The residents of Nicetown/Tioga want young people to save the neighborhood. “Young people need to know that this isn’t it. They can do better, be better. There are better things out there. They can

https://vimeo.com/21996045] Faced with low test scores and gentrification in South Philadelphia, Ralph Burnley became the new principal in August of the George W. Nebinger School. The South Philadelphia school, which is located at Sixth and

  At some point in his life, Frank Kubach decided he needed to do something in order to help children in Philadelphia. Now 68 years old, the owner of the Front Street Gym has spent

More than 35 percent of adults living in Philadelphia County are obese, according to the Public Health Management Corp. Representatives from the Department of Public Health said a lack of access to fresh and affordable