Tag: North 5th Street Revitalization Project

Olney: Arts-and-Culture Project Turns into Seven-Year Commitment

October 19, 2017 Albert Hong

Ambrose Liu, founder and project director of the Olney Culture Lab, an initiative sponsored by CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, has been working in the Olney neighborhood for the past seven years organizing arts and culture events for

Olney: Programming Promotes Neighborhood Diversity

August 1, 2017 Brianna Spause

This summer, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is working to develop and encourage numerous cultural heritages of residents in Olney through free local programming. “Our diversity is our greatest asset,” said Stephanie Michel, assistant director

Olney: Philip Green Works To Revitalize North 5th Street Corridor

October 11, 2016 Phylandra Anne McFaddin

Philip Green is the co-director of the North 5th Street Revitalization Project, alongside Stephanie Michel (below). The mission of this organization is to keep the streets clean and safe, support the merchants with business services, and

Olney: Renewing a Historic Street

October 7, 2014

Drive up one of Philadelphia’s most historic main streets and you will see longtime residents walking amongst new and vibrant residents, flashes of a city heading for the future. Stephanie Michel’s job begins at the meeting

Olney: Organizations and Arts Alliance Keeps Arts Alive

April 16, 2014

Facing a $304 million budget deficit last June, the School District of Philadelphia laid off 3,800 employees, including 127 assistant principals, 676 teachers, 283 counselors, 1,202 aides, 307 secretaries and 769 service assistants. Extracurricular programs

Logan/Olney: Five People You Need to Know

February 25, 2014

School closings. Drug activity. Shootings. Unfortunately, news outlets in Philadelphia often primarily focus on negative events in northwest neighborhoods Logan and Olney; they only have the time and space to cover the bad stuff. However,