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Old City: PhillyCAM Provides Community with Media Access

April 25, 2017 Emily Milliron 0

Philadelphia fought to get its public access television for 27 years and, on October 23, 2009, that fight came to an end. Philadelphia Community Access Media (PhillyCAM) started its cable broadcasting on Comcast and Verizon. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Burholme: André Porter Helps Create Community with ‘Where Itz At’ Radio

March 1, 2016 Ashley Rose Kane 1

Hunched over the rectangular fold-up table in the back corner of Chase’s Hop Shop, 35-year-old Jamaican immigrant André Porter carefully adjusted the position of his laptop, its stand, and the soundboard in preparation for his [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Local Arts and Entertainment Reign

February 17, 2014 0

According to the New York Times, Fishtown is the home of the Creative Renaissance in Philadelphia. The community once known for being a major source of Shad fish due to its convenient location near the [continue reading…]

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