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Mixed feelings abound when talking to the residents of the 3200 block of West Diamond Street about the renovation of buildings by a private company. “This is a neighborhood in mild transition,” says Maurice Harris,

Moving into a new neighborhood can be a stressful time in one’s life. Issues with the moving company, problems from the home inspection and faulty electricity and plumbing can make the task seem insurmountable. But,

Fourteen-year-old Tyrell Peterson has been playing basketball in Hunting Park since he was old enough to pick one up. His mother, Tamika Hall, supports his love for the game and vows to ultimately let him

On a breezy summer afternoon the stoop at the house on 2026 East Dauphin St. sits empty. Residents of this Kensington block pass by the spot, looking at it fondly and remembering who was once

A city block is a home, a small community and a bond that can mean so many different things to different people. Janet Dubinsky moved to the 4800 block of Osage avenue with her family

Walking through the streets of Fairhill, one would confuse the place for a town in Latin America as the air is filled with the sound of bachata and the smell of pincho and bacalaito. Dubbed

Philly Beer Week. Ten days to celebrate beer in Philadelphia. From June 4 to June 13, there will be about 500 beer-drinking events held. These events include anything and everything related to beer, from featuring

Kids who play baseball and softball in the Northeast Peanut League (NEPL) were forced to stop for one week–not just because some of them were acting out of line–but their parents and coaches were as