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Immigration: Using Art to Share the Asian American Migration Experience

October 10, 2017Marianna Sann

Through the power of art, even the most complex stories of immigration and assimilation can be expressed. Located on the 1200 block of Vine Street, the Asian Arts Initiative has linked art and communities since

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: Planting Seeds of Culture to Build Connections Amongst People

September 25, 2017Marianna Sann

Elizabeth Taylor-Mead is a development consultant at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating youth and adults on Arab culture. Through the arts, music and language, the organization hopes to raise cross-cultural awareness

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – The Story Of A Mural, Looking Back At The Time A Tornado Hit The Neighborhood And New Rental Development

August 4, 2017Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: The POWer of a Mural – Port Richmond native David Seale has an interesting story

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week In The News — Neighborhood History, Grant To Fund African American Art And More

July 28, 2017Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: A History Minute: Neighborhood Beginnings – Olney: The Free Library published a post with an overview

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Kensington: Getting Under The Skin Of Jake DelBene

June 27, 2017Danielle Nick and

Myke Chambers carefully selects the tattooers he wants working for him at his shop, Seven Swords Tattoo Company in Kensington. “Getting a tattoo is an experience people will remember for the rest of their lives,” Chambers said.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Project H.O.M.E.’s Art Program Aims To Inspire And Uplift

May 10, 2017Sequoia Hall

Since its inception in 1989, Project H.O.M.E. has served the Philadelphia community. The organization, which focuses on ending the cycle of homelessness and creating a support system for those in need, offers a variety of

Arts and Entertainment

University City: Medical Students Preserve Cuban Dance and Culture

May 3, 2017Meghan McFerran

Two University of Pennsylvania medical students are committed to promoting the traditional Cuban dance scene, which is hard to find compared to the salsa dancing and twerking usually seen on the dance floors of Philadelphia.  Michael

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: The Fuze Connects Community Members Through the Power of Words

April 24, 2017Meghan McFerran and

On a recent Friday night, big, lantern-shaped yellow lights hung from the ceiling of Studio 34 and cast a warm shadow on intricate paper birds that dangled a few inches below. A variety of comfy couches, love

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Artists’ Space Aims To Provide Unique And Challenging Programming To Community

April 22, 2017Cameron Alexander and

Hidden within a corner of the historic Viking Mill in Kensington is an artists’ space that member Terrill Warrenburg said is named for “the post-World War II period in Germany, a time where artists were able

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia Artist Gains Recognition for Skeleton Crochet Work

April 10, 2017Brian Tom and

Those close to Philadelphia artist Caitlin McCormack describe her as humble, kind-hearted and talented. Though she views her self as “not good enough” and a “burden,” her peers strongly disagree. “She’s just such an incredible artist,” said

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