Philadelphia is widely known as one of the most diverse cities in the United States. It is home to people of many different cultural backgrounds, who both flock together and assimilate into American culture. Northeast [continue reading…]
“Welcome to the center of gold” as the mural reads, or in this case the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairhill section, located at the intersection of 5th Street and Lehigh Avenue. Fairhill has the highest concentration [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/78027577] There are many reasons why community centers are great to have in the neighborhood. They are a safe place for children to go after school. They make more jobs in the area and also [continue reading…]
Children and adults gathered at the playground of the Lonnie Young Recreation Center to hear storytelling that promoted creating a culture of peace, as a part of Peace Day Philly. Observed on Sept. 21, Peace [continue reading…]
In the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, known for its diversity, a group of citizens have organized an annual festival conserving one culture in particular. The Irish Traditional Music and Dance Festival is held annually [continue reading…]
Iman Marcano-Sowell always loved cooking, but it was never her dream until she and her mother opened their food stand, Calypso, in the Chestnut Hill Farmer’s Market in May 2009. “I just knew that she [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/64692276] On the 3300 block of North 5th Street, there is a small but wondrous destination for people from across the city – the home of self-taught artist Dino Vazquez. Vazquez moved into the neighborhood [continue reading…]
Even from the outside of 4014 Walnut St., you can hear the sound of beautiful music emitting from the Rotunda. With free admission and a small crowd of about 50 people, various forms of music [continue reading…]
The different types of restaurants, shops and boutiques on Germantown Avenue underline the fact that Chestnut Hill has plenty to offer for everyone no matter what their background may be. For example, people who enjoy [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36844199] Three Philadelphia artists premiered their latest collections recently at Taller Puertorriqueno, the respected arts venue in Fairhill. This trio, connected either through cultural inspiration or choice of artistic expression, presented very different gallery collections. [continue reading…]
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