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LGBTQ+: The Impact of a Queer Sports League for One Community. Stonewall Dodgeball and Volleyball player Zach Laloup began his journey in queer sports two years ago when he decided he wanted to be more involved in the queer community. The Philadelphia Queer community was a foreign concept to him, this made him want to immerse himself and ...
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Overbrook: Five Places To See In Will Smith’s Old Neighborhood.
May 16, 2014 — Overbrook Farms. Often considered a sub-section of the Overbrook neighborhood, Overbrook Farms (above) is a suburban area in the city that was developed in the late 19th century. Originally purchased by immigrants from William Penn, the area was one of the first planned communities along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Main Line.
Girard Estate: Stephen Girard Park Offers A Sense Of …
Jun 20, 2016 — Stephen Girard Park, located at 21st and Shunk streets, nestled in the neighborhood of Girard Estate, serves to connect a community in an area that is steeped in history. Ann Christinzio, the park’s historian and a resident of Girard Estate for 10 years, described how Stephen Girard shaped America into what it is today.
About Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Philadelphia is a city that consists of 142 square miles and 1.5 million people. Philadelphia Neighborhoods utilizes a teaching hospital model where the class functions as a newsroom of about 40 student reporters a semester. We rotate neighborhood coverage according to a number of factors, always while keeping our mission centered.
Environment: Community Groups React to, Help Implement …
Oct 29, 2021 — Story by Kent Kuo. Earlier this year, the City of Philadelphia launched its first “Tree Plan,” a 10-year plan to manage and grow the city’s tree canopy.Neighborhoods with decent tree coverage tend to have a higher quality of life: cleaner air, more shade, and less intense heat, according to the plan.
Interactive Map of Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Sep 24, 2011 — Interactive Map of Philadelphia Neighborhoods. September 24, 2011 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Neighborhoods Comments Off. Courtesy: Element 84. Previous. Fairhill: Specialty Hats for Sale. Mantua: Local Animals Get a Second Chance.
Mayfair: Five Places You Need To Know
Jun 2, 2014 — Mayfair: Five Places You Need To Know. A young neighborhood by Philadelphia standards, Mayfair represents the unofficial center of Northeast Philly. A population dense and rich in small, store-front businesses, this community welcomes diversification among its populace, but yearns to maintain its collective tight-knit culture and family values.
Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens
May 26, 2021 — Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens. “In 2003, neighbors came home to a big ‘For Sale’ sign on the garden fence,” Tracy Levesque said. “We immediately went into action to save it. It was a four-year-long process and on July 11, 2007, the garden official became part of the Neighborhood Gardens Land Trust.”.
North Philadelphia: Neighborhoods’ History Has Not Been …
Feb 1, 2016 — The neighborhoods of North Philadelphia are home to a number of historical landmarks. Reminders of the area’s 17th- and 18th-century history are scattered across the changing neighborhoods of Francisville, Sharswood, Spring Garden and North Central. Though some landmarks have been forgotten over the years, many still stand as proud reminders ...