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On June 14th, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia drew an estimated 80,000 people in a powerful demonstration against the ...
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Gun violence comes with numerous violent crime reports and MacMillan is determined to fix the harm done by these stories.
Change is relative. That seemed to be the message from longtime locals living and working near Frankford Avenue in Mayfair. As the heart of Mayfair, Frankford Avenue has certainly gained a few nail… ...
Kids played basketball outside of the empty Childs Elementary School. A group of young boys shoot a basketball into an aging hoop at the end of a large asphalt school yard. Behind them is the shell of ...
Glen Fern is the former property of wealthy and influential miller Thomas Livezey that dates back to 1747. In its day, the sprawling farmstead at the edge of the Wissahickon Creek featured one of the… ...
There are numerous factors that go into maintaining public areas. The Fairmount Park Conservancy is one of the main nonprofits to work alongside Philadelphia Parks and Recreation.
Access to the arts encourages Philadelphia’s youth to dream big, and these local organizations are helping build the skills to get there.
Homelessness and addiction often go hand in hand. One Day at a Time (ODAAT) is a Philadelphia organization that aims to combat both through support and outreach. ODAAT operates several facilities and ...
For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts.
Bob and Barbara’s Lounge on South Street has been Philadelphia’s one of many cherished dive bars. Founded by Robert Porter and Barbara Carter in 1969, they’re most notably known for launching the ...
Despite being right across the street from a high school and in the heart of a neighborhood filled with generations of families, the Amos Playground Pool has not been filled in three years.