Mural Arts Philadelphia and Mantua have worked together for over three decades, producing murals that are integral to the community and represent the neighborhood’s long history of activism in Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
After delays due to the pandemic, the development of the Village Square on Haverford is moving along. Residents and community leaders are hopeful that the grocery store planned as part of the development will aid in the fight against food insecurity in Mantua. [continue reading…]
The Hispanic Association Contractor Enterprise (HACE) discussed Fairhill street safety at its monthly community meeting on Oct. 10. HACE, a neighborhood advisory committee, is a community development corporation focused on affordable housing, economic development and social [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is finally hopping aboard the bike share train. Residents and tourists can look forward to more than 60 bike share stations that will begin to blossom all across the city this spring. Sponsored by [continue reading…]
Redevelopment, providing accessible fresh food and strengthening communication between politicians and their constituents are all priorities that Mantuans are talking about in regards to the upcoming mayoral election. “I think we had a lot of [continue reading…]
Mantua residents and members of the Mantua Civic Association (MCA) gathered at the West Philadelphia Community Center last night for the unveiling of the We Are Mantua! Transformation Plan. The plan is a result of [continue reading…]
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