https://vimeo.com/68167966] Local pizza aficionado Brian Dwyer, owner of Pizza Brain- the world’s first museum and restaurant dedicated to the slice- values human interaction. Pizza is synonymous with party, according to him, and parties don’t occur [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65338786] With the Fairhill School set for closure at the end of the school year, many children and teachers will find themselves in a totally new environment with new peers, new colleagues and new challenges. [continue reading…]
The historic Fairhill Burial Ground held its fourth annual astronomy night on April 26, an event where children and adults from the neighborhood are encouraged to come out and join Astronomer Denise Vacca to take [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65098294] Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a second-hand retail outlet in Kensington, primarily donates back to the community by helping build homes. However, ReStore also gives back by giving individuals and organizations a platform for [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/64692276] On the 3300 block of North 5th Street, there is a small but wondrous destination for people from across the city – the home of self-taught artist Dino Vazquez. Vazquez moved into the neighborhood [continue reading…]
Good happenings and hype rolled among residents and college students attending a block party on the 1900 block of N. Gratz Street, in a continuation of Temple University’s “Spring Fling” 2012 during the university’s Alumni [continue reading…]
When Taller Puetrorriqueňo dismantles its current featured exhibit, which is a gallery of art pieces by Esperanza Cortes, the culture organization will launch what it is calling the Claiming Places Laboratory or “CP Lab.” The [continue reading…]
The pain of losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare particularly when senseless violence is the culprit. Eight of the 331 murders in Philadelphia during 2012 struck children ages zero-17, with another 22 homicides [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60263484] The Food Trust, a nationally recognized nonprofit, is making Philadelphia a healthier city one corner store at a time. Through The Healthy Corner Store Initiative, the Food Trust targets corner stores all over Philadelphia [continue reading…]
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