Neighbors gathered at Thursday’s meeting with representatives from Wynn’s casino proposal for Fishtown. They wanted answers about how the project might affect or benefit...
The students who were honored at the 40th annual PAL Day at City Hall. IMAGE FROM PHILLYPAL.WORDPRESS.COMEmma Hetrick, a distinguished student of Franklin Towne...
Greg Gillespie, co-owner of Port Richmond Books on Richmond St. The store is seeing more customers than ever, he said. SAM NEWHOUSE / STAR PHOTOEven...
Wondering how to go about working with your Actual Value Initiative figure? Here’s the information you’ll need.Every property owner who received a new assessment in...
FROM WIKIMEDIA COMMONSFishtown English educator Christina Long says that when next year’s district curriculum shifts, students must be prepared to write well.Christina Long has taught...
An attendee of a 2012 community input meeting looks over literature that explains the school district’s plan to tranform the education system. The New...
The girls who participated in the D.I.V.A. Academy, led by Shalena Broaster (center, in pink). Broaster led the girls through exercises in self-esteem, and...
FROM GREENPHILLYBLOG.COMSpring’s just around the corner — here’s how to get your hands on a free tree to plant in your yard.Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation...