An art-deco brick tower rises over Pennsport, a silent witness to the rapid growth of the surrounding neighborhood. As new housing goes up on what seems to be every corner, Mount Sinai Hospital sits empty. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/54823752 Though homeownership is believed to be able to reduce crime and transform neighborhoods, the economic reality of housing in Kensington makes the goal of homeownership difficult for many to achieve. Nick Huynh, 43, is [continue reading…]
Rebecca Rose is a fourth-generation artist who is following in her family’s footsteps in the hope of adding a splash of color to Mantua. With a degree in art and education, Rose has taken over [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40912126] The development of Philadelphia seems to be well underway under the careful guidance of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. Despite the many changes that have occurred in Hunting Park, the commission has a lot [continue reading…]
Residents are difficult to find outside in Hunting Park during the winter months. Even right after school lets out, the athletic fields remain empty, and the enormous gazebo that acts as a focal point for [continue reading…]
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