Philadelphia Neighborhoods logo

Reporting in underserved communities

  • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • COVID-19 Reporting
  • Neighborhoods
    • Center City
      • Callowhill
      • Chinatown
      • Gayborhood
      • Logan Square
      • Old City
      • Rittenhouse Square
      • Society Hill
      • South Street
      • Spring Garden
    • North Philadelphia
      • Allegheny
      • Brewerytown
      • East Oak Lane
      • Fairhill
      • Feltonville
      • Fern Rock
      • Francisville
      • Hunting Park
      • Juniata Park
      • Kensington
      • Logan
      • Ludlow
      • Nicetown
      • Norris Square
      • North Central
      • Northern Liberties
      • Ogontz
      • Olde Kensington
      • Olney
      • Poplar
      • Sharswood
      • Strawberry Mansion
      • Tioga
      • West Kensington
    • Northeast Philadelphia
      • Bell’s Corner
      • Bridesburg
      • Burholme
      • Bustleton
      • Fox Chase
      • Frankford
      • Holmesburg
      • Lawncrest
      • Lawndale
      • Mayfair
      • Oxford Circle
      • Somerton
      • Tacony
      • Torresdale
    • Northwest Philadelphia
      • Chestnut Hill
      • East Falls
      • Fairmount
      • Germantown
      • Manayunk
      • Mount Airy
      • Roxborough
      • West Oak Lane
    • River Wards
      • Fishtown
      • Olde Richmond
      • Port Richmond
    • South Philadelphia
      • Bella Vista
      • Devil’s Pocket
      • Dickinson Square
      • Dickinson Square West
      • East Passyunk
      • Girard Estates
      • Graduate Hospital
      • Grays Ferry
      • Hawthorne
      • Lower Moyamensing
      • Newbold
      • Pennsport
      • Point Breeze
      • Queen Village
      • West Passyunk
      • Wharton
      • Whitman
    • Southwest Philadelphia
      • Kingsessing
    • West Philadelphia
      • Carroll Park
      • Cedar Park
      • Cobbs Creek
      • Garden Court
      • Haddington
      • Mantua
      • Overbrook
      • Overbrook Farms
      • Overbrook Park
      • Parkside
      • Powelton Village
      • Spruce Hill
      • University City
      • Walnut Hill
      • West Oak Lane
      • West Poplar
      • Wynnefield
  • Topics
    • Amateur Sports
    • Arts and Entertainment
    • Business
    • City Hall
    • Community Meetings
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Elections
    • Environment
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Government
    • Health
    • History
    • Housing
    • How To
    • Immigration
    • LGBTQ
    • Music
    • Police
    • Politics
    • Poverty
    • Property
    • Religion
    • Science
    • Social Issues
    • Sustainability
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Veterans’ Affairs
    • Zoning
  • Special Reports
    • Recent Special Reports
      • City Hall, Fall 2019
      • Special Report Podcast: Mental Health
      • Klein Fellowship- Immigration
      • Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality
    • All Special Reports
  • Philadelphia Neighborhoods Map
  • About
  • News Orgs: Want To Use Our Stories?
  • Awards
  • Tips/Contact
News Ticker
  • [ February 17, 2021 ] COVID-19: Faulty Video Service Disrupts Valuable Visitation Time in Pennsylvania’s Prisons COVID-19
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] COVID-19: Expert Discusses Pandemic’s Impact on Serving Survivors of Sex Trafficking COVID-19
  • [ January 13, 2021 ] COVID-19: New Jersey Restaurant Staff Reacts to Changing Pandemic Restrictions Business
  • [ January 11, 2021 ] Transportation: Petition Calls on SEPTA to Restore Service to Regional Rail Lines COVID-19
  • [ January 8, 2021 ] COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health COVID-19
HomeOlney

Olney

5th Street

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

October 19, 2017 Albert Hong 0

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 1

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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, […]

Posts navigation

1 2 … 5 »

Recent Posts

  • COVID-19: Faulty Video Service Disrupts Valuable Visitation Time in Pennsylvania’s Prisons
    February 17, 2021 Jesse Bunch 0
  • COVID-19: Expert Discusses Pandemic’s Impact on Serving Survivors of Sex Trafficking
    January 22, 2021 Magdalena Mercy Becker 0
  • COVID-19: New Jersey Restaurant Staff Reacts to Changing Pandemic Restrictions
    January 13, 2021 Ashley Elizabeth Mir 0
  • Transportation: Petition Calls on SEPTA to Restore Service to Regional Rail Lines
    January 11, 2021 Rachel Mae McQuiston 0
  • COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health
    January 8, 2021 Susan A Thomas 0
Philadelphia Neighborhoods Student Reporters
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS

© 2021 All Rights Reserved. PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods: A program of the Department of Journalism at the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.