Arch Enemy Arts isn’t the typical gallery that one would find in Old City, Philadelphia. It stands out as one of the most diverse art galleries in Philadelphia. The gallery was founded by Lawren Alice, [continue reading…]
As president of the Mantua Haverford Community Center, Richard Purdie is the heart of the neighborhood. He saw Mantua’s need for a reliable and safe place where children could get away from crime on the [continue reading…]
More than ten years ago, Rudard (Rudy) Robinson decided that it was time to give something directly back to the community of Kensington. From years of homelessness, to time spent doing outreach for Congreso, Robinson [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods’ arts and entertainment section is not a place that you will likely find gossip about Jay Z and Beyonce’s possible new baby, but rather how local Philadelphia-based artistic and entertainment acts are shaping [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/94476692] The intersection known simply as Cottman and Frankford is one of the most well known street crossings in Mayfair. But just two blocks northeast on the 7300 block of Frankford Avenue sit three of [continue reading…]
Philadelphians pursue health and wellness in a variety of ways. Trends come and go as people try new things and officials implement new laws to help keep people fit. Here are a few things you might not [continue reading…]
Nestled in a sea of row homes, Clemente Park and Playground is usually booming with kids of all ages enjoying after-school activities. Named after legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente, the park is a safe place [continue reading…]
Nestled between Spruce and Lombard streets, running next to the Schuylkill River, the Schuylkill River Park is a green sight for sore eyes tired of the urban landscape only blocks away. In addition to open [continue reading…]
The recipient of Philadelphia’s second casino license has yet to be determined, but one proposal has distinguished itself as the early front-runner. Ken Goldenberg’s Market8 hotel and casino has received bipartisan support from Pennsylvania state [continue reading…]
At 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday February 11, 2014, 23 year-old Mantua resident Marquise Williams was shot dead outside of the H&H Daycare and Learning Center. Located at 40th and Poplar streets, the H&H Daycare and [continue reading…]
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