Social Issues: “They’re Really Adept At Helping The Kids Understand How Today Impacts Tomorrow.”
Ted Qualli is the executive director of the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, which provides youth in high-crime and low-income Philadelphia neighborhoods a safe place to go when not in school, as an alternative to the streets. Founded in 1947, programming at the 20 PAL Centers throughout the city includes sports, mentorship and educational assistance. Whether […]
Port Richmond: Philadelphia Skateboard Academy Helping On And Off The Board
It started in 2005 with ten kids, ten boards and ten helmets for ten weeks. “If you told me ten years ago we’d be working for the city of Philadelphia promoting and developing skateboarding programs, I wouldn’t have believed you,” AJ Kohn, founder of Philadelphia Skateboard Academy, said. Those ten kids in 2005 quickly blossomed […]
Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Tom Ferrick took factors like crime, household income, population, poverty and home prices into account when creating a new data analysis of each neighborhood in the city to see […]
Port Richmond: Community Advisory Meetings, Farm To Families And Free Outdoor Movie Night This Week
Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Kensington Storefront Community Advisory Meeting– Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 2774 Kensington Ave. Deep Roots Charter School Parent & Community Advisory Meeting– Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Heitzman Recreation Center (2136 Castor […]
Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Frank Rizzo Statue Petition, Swim For Life Camp Returns And Pearl Dance Studio Places At Championships
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about Port Richmond. Petition Started to Keep Rizzo Statue Up – A link to a petition urging Mayor Jim Kenney to keep the Frank Rizzo statue up was posted in the Ears and Eyes of Port Richmond Facebook group. (Via Facebook) […]
Port Richmond: National Night Out, a Princess in Port Richmond, and a Missing Cat
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Princess bringing Happiness To Port Richmond and Beyond: Port Richmond native Kennedy McCabe works with the city’s Parks and Recreation office as a recreation specialty instructor, even getting to dress up as some famous characters […]
Port Richmond: CareerLink Workshop, NKCDC Office Hours, Water Ice With A Cop And More This Week
Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. SNBL Monthly Meeting – Monday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. – Firm Hope Baptist Church (2313 E. Auburn St.) CareerLink Workshop – Tuesday, Aug. 8, 12-5 p.m. – Fishtown Library (1217 E. Montgomery […]
Port Richmond: PROPAC Monthly Meeting, First Friday Arts, & First-Time Homebuyer Workshop
Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. PROPAC Monthly Meeting – Wednesday, August 2, 7 p.m. – Columbia Social Club (3529 Almond St.) Farm to Families Pick Up – Thursday, August 3, 4-7 p.m. – NKCDC Garden Center (1825 Frankford […]
Port Richmond: This Week In The News — New Opportunities At Powers Park, Car Battery Bandit, Hit And Run Driver Sentenced, & Amtrak Rail Changes
In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Opportunities Abound For Involvement at Powers Park: Game Night is back on Thursday evenings thanks to Jan and Donna Galas, giving kids 3-12 a reason to get out of the house in the summer. Powers […]
Port Richmond: A&W Literacy Night, Aria-Jefferson Health Fair And Movie Nights
Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. A&W Literacy Night: Monday, July 24, 6:30-8 p.m. – 2600 E. Westmoreland St. Aria-Jefferson Health Fair: Tuesday, July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – St. Anne’s Senior Community Center (2607 E. Cumberland St.) […]