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DaBottom4

DaBottom4: Meet the Kids Who Run West Philly

Mantua is changing thanks to the vision and determination of its youth: "You can’t let someone outside of your community come in and decide for you."

St. Marks

ON THE GROUND: The Hard Road to Frankford Leads Us to St. Mark's

We'll document transformation from 4442 Frankford Ave. and try to connect locals and outsiders alike to this cavernous institution.

Drink and Draw at Locust Moon

Locust Moon Comics' Expansion Draws Cartoonists Together

An event and gallery space is a product of combining two adjacent storefronts near the corner of 40th and Ludlow Streets.

Robert Mason, Khalil Boyd, and Bailey Ricks inspect the growth of their wall garden with Claire Cohen.

Schools of Success: Filling Needs at Belmont Charter

Principal Claire Cohen meets students "where they are," developing collaborations that address many dire needs in West Philly.

A close up of the collage by the second floor residents

ON THE GROUND: The Quiet Hammering That's Moving Mill Creek Forward

Connecting to resources, building a community center and instilling pride where it has lacked are among the many tactics employed in this hard-luck West Philadelphia enclave.

Second Friday

FLYING PHOTO: Sounds of Second Friday on Lancaster Ave.

Musicians toting keyboards, clarinets, guitars, erhus and accordions took over storefronts and sidewalks on Aug. 10.

Preston's Paradise at 839 Preston Ave.

Preston's Paradise Seeds Urban Gardening in West Philly

Ryan Kuck didn't intend to spread his love of community gardens, but organic growth has created more fresh food options in Belmont.

Photo by Emily Olson

ON THE GROUND: Budd St., Where College Housing Meets Public Housing

A Drexel grad reflects on her experience and photography on this dynamic, classic Philadelphia block in West Powelton. 

Lancaster Ave Second Friday

ON THE GROUND: Second Friday on Lancaster Ave Is Reborn

The revival was in full swing on Friday the 13th, with nearly 30 businesses participating and a variety of activities from 35th to 43rd.

The first floor of the Traction Company building, located on 4100 Haverford Avenue.

Traction Company: How 8 PAFA Grads Built the Most Dynamic Art Studio in the City

They're maximizing vertical space inside an old West Philly trolley manufacturing facility.

Lancaster

ON THE GROUND: A Photographer's Dream from Lancaster Ave. to Lincoln Highway

Drexel grad Mike Arrison's inspired work is on display for Second Friday at our On the Ground space at 4017 Lancaster.

4017 Lancaster Ave

FLYING PHOTO: Opening Night for Transformation 19104

Flying Kite's inaugural art exhibition, Transformation 19104, opened as part of Second Friday at its On the Ground HQ at 4017 Lancaster Ave. 

David Groverman

ON THE GROUND: One Man's Junk is An Entire Corridor's Treasure

The addition of David Groverman's Resellers Central Market to the 3900 block of Lancaster Ave. could mean big things for the corridor.

Jeff Jordan

ON THE GROUND: LGBT Church's Pastor Leads Parade of Celebration

Reverend Jeff Jordan and his partner David Pickett are also helping organize and mobilize voters in West Philadelphia where others dare not campaign.

Mirvis | Over the River and Through the Woods

ON THE GROUND: Artists Set for 'Transformation 19104' Exhibition, Friday's Opening

The Tiberinos, Traction Company and Liberia are all represented in the artist lineup for our inaugural exhibition at 4017 Lancaster Ave. this Friday from 6-9 p.m.
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