Stacy Redmond remembers when one of her neighbors used to unplug the fire hydrant on her small South Philadelphia block. Kids would play in the water, trash and grime would be washed away along with troubles at work [continue reading…]
Now that the Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s plans to add more than two million square feet of office space onto Schuylkill Avenue, residents in the area have weighed in. [continue reading…]
No. “No” is one of the first words a dog hears in life and sometimes never learns. But for dog owners living in South of South, “no” is a word they hear all too often. South Philadelphians love [continue reading…]
Parking smart-phone app, ParkMe, claims parking in the Graduate Hospital area of Philadelphia is one of the toughest places to find street parking in the entire city. Many people seem to agree. “I hate parking [continue reading…]
Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation in most large cities, including Philadelphia. That’s why bike theft in the Graduate Hospital area has become a major issue. In 2008, Kryptonite, a major manufacturer of bike [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/77292005] Whether the homes they live in are old or new, Graduate Hospital residents around the block of 19th and Fitzwater Street disclosed the dishy details of their living situations. “At first I wasn’t so [continue reading…]
Fall is a time for festivals and block parties and Graduate Hospital residents were recently given a treat by a couple local organizations. The 50/50 Block Party, sponsored by the Friends of Chester Arthur Elementary [continue reading…]
https://vine.co/v/hHElxm2bzmQ As new solar-powered trash cans replace the old wire ones in the Graduate Hospital area, residents continue to complain about the scarcity of places to throw out their waste while on-the-go. The new cans [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/69136843] The program coordinators of My Brother’s House and the Bainbridge house work diligently to help the men in their community. Choosing to dedicate your entire life to work for a charity is no easy [continue reading…]
Fresh produce and homemade desserts are up for grabs every Friday at Julian Abele Park in Graduate Hospital. Brought to you by The Friends of Julian Abele Park and the South of South Neighborhood Association [continue reading…]
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