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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Runs You Need To Know About

June 6, 2014

There are a lot of fun things to do in Philadelphia, but for the amateur athlete who loves to run, there are many unique ways to get involved. Whether it’s dressing up in your favorite

Environment

The Waterfront: Fishing on the Schuylkill River

March 20, 2014 George W. Miller

The Schuylkill River runs throughout Pennsylvania and can be noted for some great chances to fish. But when it meets the Delaware in the urban environment of Philadelphia, one might think that chance to fish

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Places You Need To Know

February 21, 2014

Sports have long been America’s favorite pastime. In a city so colorful and populous, it’s no wonder that Philadelphia has a rich amateur sports culture. From a vibrant history to a colorful modern day scene,

Environment

Olney: Fisher Park, Olney’s Safe Haven

October 29, 2013

Originally part of Joseph Fox’s estate, Fisher Park extends from Olney Ave. to Cheltenham Ave. and Fern Rock to Tabor. The park was a gift to the city of Philadelphia by industrialist Joseph Wharton in

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Community Sees Future for Historic House

April 11, 2013

https://vimeo.com/63525940] Just off Old York Road in Hunting Park sits a vacant house. Like many in the neighborhood, its story is one of neglect and crime. But this house is different–it’s over 200 years old.

Arts and Entertainment

Wynnefield: Japanese House Welcomes New Addition

April 2, 2012

What once was a bathroom is now a facility for learning. A sake-barrel breaking ceremony this weekend announced the reopening of Fairmount’s Japanese house and garden, Shofuso House, and the inauguration of its new building,

Parkside

West Parkside: District Plan to Revitalize Parkside Avenue

March 15, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38474644] The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is expected to adopt Philadelphia2035 West Park and Lower South District plans Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting. One of the key components of the West Park District plan

Housing

Parkside: Philadelphia 2035 Plan Shapes Future Neighborhood Growth

December 8, 2011

https://vimeo.com/33268333] Through the Philadelphia 2035 plan, the City Planning Commission is attempting to define a unified vision for the city’s growth over the next 25 years. Beyond this comprehensive plan, the city aims to guide

Economy

Parkside: Fairmount Park Conservancy Collaborates on Centennial District Master Plan

October 6, 2011

https://vimeo.com/30038839] The Fairmount Park Conservancy counts the Centennial District Master Plan among one of its featured projects. Set to be completed by 2026, the multi-organization plan aims to connect the cultural institutions and resources within

Arts and Entertainment

Ridge Avenue: Dell East Ticket Office Opens for New Season

May 28, 2011

Tucked inside Fairmount Park just off Ridge Avenue at West Huntingdon Street hides the Robin Hood Dell East, a venerable concert venue that has been open for more than 80 years. But for many Philadelphia

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