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5th Street

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

5th Street

Olney: This Week In The News – Monks Find Refuge, Neighborhood Prosperity Booms, Revitalization Project Sees New Director And More This Week

August 25, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Video: Cambodian Buddhist Monks find religious sanctuary in Philadelphia– A documentary following Cambodian Buddhist monk, Danh

Economy

Olney: The Most Space For Your Rent Check And More This Week

August 18, 2017 Brianna Spause

What $1,100 rents right now– Olney comes in at the bottom of the list for cost and top for space. $1,100 per month will rent a three bedroom, two bathroom unit in Olney, versus a

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Football Signups, School Supply Giveaway And More This Week

August 14, 2017 Brianna Spause

Olney Eagles Football Registration is now open– Signups close on Aug. 25. Contact Davis Harris for more information. Weeklong Garage Sale: Monday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Aug. 16, after 12 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday Aug. 20, all

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: LEGO Batman Movie, Superwoman Club, MixxedFit Workshop And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like

5th Street

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

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Citywide Career Fair, Scholarship Ceremony, Fish Fry And More This Week

July 31, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, July 31, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week In The News — Neighborhood History, Grant To Fund African American Art And More

July 28, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: A History Minute: Neighborhood Beginnings – Olney: The Free Library published a post with an overview

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Fashion Show In Fisher Park, Free Library Events And More This Week

July 24, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. BOP & CHA-CHA: Monday, July 17, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting Room,

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