https://vimeo.com/18392066] As America celebrates Black History Month one historic house’s story offers lessons in community and diversity that still hold relevance today. Built in 1768 by John Johnson, the Johnson… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18392409] Anthony Riley, singer and entertainer For Philadelphia, the local alternative rock music scene has been an evolving, emotional roller coaster for its artists and audiences. Over the past two… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393495] A farmer’s market, held every Saturday in the Piazza’s courtyard, has brought some traffic to the area, but not enough. Bambi Gallery owner Candace Kerch sighs, her large, glassy… [continue reading…]
…the Free Library of Philadelphia’s recently stolen computers were replaced quickly due in large part to public outcry. The library’s information technology department provided older, unused monitors and computers so… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393588] Elena Brennan would watch the CNN news and cry. “I felt like I needed to do something to help all those poor people that are struggling [in Haiti],” said… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393020] The Mayfair Memorial Park – chained shut, empty and littered – doesn’t appear to be anything more than the reputation it has in Mayfair – a place for teenagers… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20204619] Few American cities display more tangible signs of poverty than Philadelphia. For most, though, the idea of going hungry is almost unthinkable. The Community Food Center on Sixth and… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394181] Patrons of fast food restaurants and other major chain eateries embarked on a slightly more self-aware dining experience today, as Philadelphia’s new menu-labeling law went into effect. The regulation… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18395237] By peering closely into Isaiah Dockery’s mouth, one can clearly spot the small and circular milky, white dots that stain his top row of teeth. At just three years… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18395020] From the age of four, Carl Bahner knew he wanted a life in music. The only issue was that he didn’t know what instrument he wanted to play. “My… [continue reading…]
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