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Football practice at Kingsessing Recreation Center

Kingsessing Recreation Center is Southwest Philly's living room

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, August 30, 2016

This multi-faceted organization provides a place for both kids and adults to connect and better themselves, whether that's through a computer lab, youth sports or volunteering. It's a true neighborhood gem in our #OnTheGround home.

Diversity, Human Capital, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Exploring juvenile justice through art, a farm fest in Southwest, Philly Feast

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, July 19, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Tourism

Center City, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fairmount / Art Museum, Old City / Society Hill

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Girl Power, an info session on tax credits and fighting violence in Kingsessing

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 21, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Financial Services, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Philanthropy

University City, West Philadelphia

Mifflin Square's food vendors have been shut down. Now what?

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, June 07, 2016

Long a favorite of foodies and neighborhood families alike, the Southeast Asian snacks on offer in this South Philly park are no more. But the crackdown doesn't necessarily mean the end, as local organizations rally to regulate and revive the vending.

Diversity, Food

South Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Dollars (and drinks) for the Rail Park, Pride Parade and the West Park Arts Fest

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, June 07, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: PromTrash All-Stars, the Philadelphia Science Festival, music at the Magic Gardens

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Life Sciences, Nightlife, Tourism

Treating trauma at its roots

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, April 14, 2016

Sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety. In urban neighborhoods throughout America, sanctuary is a luxury that can be almost impossible to find. But Michael O'Bryan is working to bring that sense of security to North Philadelphia.

Diversity, Human Capital, On the Ground

North Philadelphia

Urban nature preschool lands at Smith Memorial Playground in Fairmount Park

Martha Cooney Tuesday, April 05, 2016

When kids learn and explore outdoors, it has huge behavioral, emotional and educational benefits. This innovative preschool model, which has already been successful in the region, is coming to North Philadelphia.

Diversity, On the Ground, Philanthropy, Sustainability

North Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: The science of coffee at La Colombe, a Mural Arts bike tour and Chinese Opera

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, Nightlife, Tourism

Center City, Fishtown

The new Fringe Arts space at Delaware Ave and Race St

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Nature for Kids, creativity at Magic Gardens and works-in-progress at FringeArts

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Sustainability

South Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Take Four: A list of Philly funny women you need to know

Martha Cooney Tuesday, February 16, 2016

As we detailed a couple weeks ago, Philadelphia's comedy scene is on the rise -- in no small part due to a passionate, collaborative crop of female comedians. Here are four local stand-ups to look out for.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife, Tourism

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Dancing on film, African storytelling for kids and a Black History essay contest

Hailey Blessing Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Arts and Culture, Diversity, Tourism

North Philadelphia, Old City / Society Hill

Working to connect low-income communities to development capital

Nicole Rupersburg Monday, February 15, 2016

Gregory Heller is CEO of American Communities Trust, a national community development partner that bridges the gap between the world of private investment and grassroots community change.

Diversity, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild

On the Ground: The Future of Chinatown

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, February 09, 2016

This ethnic enclave has beaten the odds and remained a vibrant, beloved, distinct neighborhood. As the forces of development and gentrification encroach, can Philadelphia's Chinatown strike a balance between growth and preservation?

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Human Capital, International Talent, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, On the Ground, Tourism

Laugh Riot: A new homegrown women-centric comedy festival makes waves

Martha Cooney Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Comedy is thriving in Philadelphia, and the latest sign is the Bechdel Test Fest, a February 6 event in Old City celebrating the city's female and trans funny ladies. Meet some of the remarkable performers moving the local scene forward.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Media, Nightlife

Old City / Society Hill

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