…in community ministry by recently beginning a drop-in center for Germantown High School students on Friday afternoons. “We have a commitment to the community in spite of this economic turndown,”… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20203820] Port Richmond is a neighborhood filled with unique, family owned shops. These “mom and pop” stores are part of what makes this community special to its residents. This community’s… [continue reading…]
…comes down to the needs of the homeowner.” There are three important components of a smart home system: the network, the user interface, and the user. The network is all… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20472647] An acupuncture clinic is something you might not expect to see in West Philadelphia but nestled on the third floor of an old firehouse building sits Philadelphia Community Acupuncture…. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20332552] A shopper sorts through the breads at the Mt. Airy store. The local foods movement means a lot to the city of Philadelphia. During a time when obesity and… [continue reading…]
…resources to reach out to the kids of the community, and the kids are barely coming around anymore. “I used to get help from kids who would come after school,”… [continue reading…]
Liddonfield Homes residents relocated, units to be leveled https://vimeo.com/20335396] While no plans are set for the 32-acre site in Holmesburg where work crews will eventually demolish the 436-unit Liddonfield Homes,… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18641355] “I don’t live in Fishtown because I’m an artist. I’m an artist and I live in Fishtown,” said artist Rob Ribant. In the last few years, the influx of… [continue reading…]
…commercial galleries that can be found in downtown Philadelphia, Highwire attempts to create a space “free of restrictions.” “We strive to bring affordable art to the community, while at the… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393319] As soon as it gets warm enough for backyard barbecues and water ice pushcarts, the tourists start coming to the Parkside community adjacent to Philadelphia’s sprawling Fairmount Park. These… [continue reading…]
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