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Mayfair: Butterfly Project Brings Monarchs to Mayfair

May 5, 2016Aaron Windhorst and

In the coming months, Mayfair’s residents and visitors can expect to see thousands of butterflies roaming throughout the neighborhood. After learning that the iconic North American black-and-orange insect is on the verge of disappearing for

Mayfair: Civic Association Leader Renews Interest in Splitting 15th Police District

April 25, 2016Aaron Windhorst

For nearly 30 years, Mayfair residents have been urging the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia to split the 15th Police District. Largely owing to a collaboration between Donny Smith (above), president of

Mayfair: Q&A with Jerry Bolzak, Executive Director of Northeast Victim Service

March 10, 2016Aaron Windhorst and

Jerry Bolzak, a Philadelphia native and executive director of the nonprofit Northeast Victim Service, has been helping victims of crime in Mayfair for the past 15 years. The organization, which originally launched in 1992 following the Victims

Mayfair: Reuniting the Community With a Playground

November 10, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

The Mayfair Memorial Playground is a community built park and is helping the community come together. It’s located in front of Lincoln High School on Ryan Avenue. The playground received a $80,000 grant from KaBOOM

Mayfair: On the Path to Eliminate Vacant Homes

November 3, 2015Christina Ann Dogas

Joe DeFelice, chairman of the Mayfair Community Development Corporation, was tired of driving by the vacant house on the 3400 block of Ryan Avenue on his way to work, so he decided to do something.

Mayfair: Collie Mills Never Wanted to Be a Tattoo Artist

November 2, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

Collie Mills graduated from the University of Arts in Philadelphia in 2008 with a degree in illustration. Not that he ever thought he would find a career doing what he is doing. “I never wanted to

Torresdale: St. Hubert High School’s Contribution to the Pope’s Historic Visit

September 29, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

St. Hubert High School for Girls played its own part during the World Meeting of Families and the Pope’s historic visit. Among other contributions, St. Hubert’s helped paint tiles for “The Sacred Now: Faith and Family in

Mayfair: Mike Scotese Says, “Not Many People Know About Mayfair.” But They Should …

September 25, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

Mike Scotese, president of the Mayfair Business Association, owner of the Grey Lodge Pub and co-owner of Hop Angel Brauhaus, was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. Known as “Scoats” to many of his peers, he

Mayfair: Jim Ortlieb, a Man of Many Trades

March 31, 2015Paul Klein

Jim Ortlieb became active in his community in 1989 when graffiti began popping up on the backs of businesses on his block of Frankford Avenue. At 19 years old, he took it upon himself to

Northeast Philadelphia: With a New Mayor, Comes Hope for Change in Northeast Philadelphia

March 12, 2015Paul Klein

Northeast Philadelphians had a lot to say when asked about the upcoming mayoral race. Issues such as education, revitalization and prison reform were all topics of discussion. “Right now you have two front runners that