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East Poplar: New City School Branch Unites Students, Community Residents

January 24, 2019 Laura Smythe 0

The school bell rings at 8:05 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. every day, but for Joel Gaines (above) there is no average day on the job. Working at a brand new school and building a new […]

Arts and Entertainment

West Poplar: New Community Center Leader Unites Poplar Residents Through Art, Sports

October 29, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Richard Austin, 54, worked in banking and insurance for almost three decades before making the leap to nonprofit work to connect with communities hands-on. After eleven years in the sector, the Cheltenham resident started a […]

Housing

Poplar: Residents Express Concerns About Girard Avenue Development

October 25, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Poplar residents raised concerns about an influx of college students and the lack of adequate parking after hearing a proposal for a new six-story development at a neighborhood meeting last week. More than 30 people […]

Poplar

Poplar: Ukrainians Still Return to Area to Attend Historic Cathedral

April 23, 2018 Ignudo Thomas 1

In 1907, Bishop Sotor Stephen Ortynsky, the first bishop of the Ukrainian Catholics, purchased the old Cathedral Church. More than 100 years later, Ukrainian Catholics flock to a new cathedral on the same land Ortynsky […]

History

Poplar: Five Pieces of Philadelphia History

February 20, 2018 Easterling Evan and Ignudo Thomas 0

The original city plans laid out on a map by William Penn only included the area between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers between Vine and South streets. People, however, settled outside of those areas, including what […]

North Philadelphia

Poplar: Community Learning Farm Fills Need, Establishes Roots

February 13, 2018 Easterling Evan and Ignudo Thomas 0

Federation of Neighborhood Centers Philly seeks to create partnerships with organizations to provide workforce training, re-entry services, improved food access, youth development and urban farming. It accomplishes these goals through one of its initiatives, the […]

Poplar

Poplar: Concilio Helps Community Make Informed Decisions

June 27, 2014  0

It is not an exaggeration to say that there are hundreds of concerns that come to mind during the process of buying a home. From qualifying for mortgages to what to look for in a […]

Arts and Entertainment

Northern Liberties: The Foodery Finds Creative Ways to Meet the Needs of Customers and the Law

June 9, 2014  0

The Foodery, a craft beer bottle shop located in Northern Liberties is one place in the city that is set for Philly Beer Week. The celebration lasts 10 days, starting last Friday and running to […]

Featured Stories

Plan Philly: Under East Poplar’s Golden Dome

June 20, 2013  1

https://vimeo.com/68245164] It is not uncommon for a church to reach out to its community. Known for its golden dome architecture, the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is no different. When the church opened […]

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