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John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home Finds Long-Needed Savior At Last

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski 0

STRAWBERRY MANSION — Coming up around the bend of North 33rd St and into the gateway of Strawberry Mansion, the ghost of John Coltrane will be there to greet you. The rowhome where the legendary [continue reading…]

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: Widener Library Branch Manager Reflects on Searching for Work in His Field for Seven Years

January 7, 2022 Isabella J DiAmore 0

The Springfield Missouri native knew he loved being around books, and now he gets to live his dream every day while helping the community expand on their resources. [continue reading…]

Community Meetings

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Meet to Reimagine Mander Playground and Recreation Center

March 5, 2019 Khanya Brann 0

Since its construction in 1961, Joseph E. Mander Playground and Recreation Center has remained one of the few public green spaces in the Strawberry Mansion community. Located at 2140 N. 33rd St., it serves as [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Fairmount Park: Rep. Donna Bullock Convenes Panel On Environmental Gentrification At Newly Opened Discovery Center

November 14, 2018 Sarah Madaus 0

At the end of September, Fairmount Park unveiled the newest addition on the East side of the park, The Discovery Center, located at 3401 Reservoir Drive. The center is established as a nature sanctuary around [continue reading…]

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Strawberry Mansion: At Everquest Studios, Hip-Hop is Both Art and Outlet

April 24, 2018 Kerrigan Jennifer 0

For Gary “Goliath Curtesy” Moody, hip-hop is about pain and healing. Moody has experienced his fair share of pain. When he was 16, his dad died of cancer. Moody found hip-hop as a way to [continue reading…]

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Kevin Upshur, Founder of the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center

April 21, 2018 Hayward Matthew 4

Kevin Upshur, a longtime resident of Strawberry Mansion, has watched his neighborhood go through changes in his life. The biggest change? Upshur’s family owned and operated bar, was converted into the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center, [continue reading…]

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: For One Urban Rider, Growing Up Was Just Something Different

April 2, 2018 Moore Kaitlyn 0

The Fletcher Street stables are home. At least that’s how Jamil Prattis describes them. Prattis, 29, has been coming to Fletcher Street since he was 11 when his cousin taught him to ride. His first [continue reading…]

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: A Family Man Who Helps Lead His Community

April 2, 2018 Moore Kaitlyn 1

For the past 54 years, Alfonso Glenn has lived in Strawberry Mansion. Born in the 1960s, Glenn has experienced decades of change, but still believes some of the same issues plague his community. Growing up [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Strawberry Mansion: For Students at Hank Gathers Center, Success is Top Priority

March 6, 2018 Moore Kaitlyn 0

It’s 10 a.m. Saturday when the young, aspiring basketball players of Hank Gathers Recreation Center trickle into the gymnasium. By 11 a.m., practice has started. The gym is full as coaches Rodney Richardson and George [continue reading…]

Fairmount Park

Strawberry Mansion: Property Developers Strive To Improve Neighborhood

February 27, 2018 Matt Rego 0

When walking through Strawberry Mansion, you may notice an overabundance of vacant properties and abandoned houses. It was not always like this. Due to redlining, a racist collusion between banks and city government, where people [continue reading…]

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