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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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Kensington: Past, Present and Future
Dec 9, 2010 · According to NeighborhhoodLink, an online source for demographics, geography and economic statistics, the average house value in the 19125 zip code of Kensington is now at $43,500. This number is shockingly low compared to the overall Philadelphia average of $122,113 but is still better compared to previous years.
Housing: Controlling Rent in Philadelphia, A History
Jan 29, 2024 · Surprisingly, Philly once had rent control—and it was popular. But in 1955, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned municipal rent control, including Philadelphia’s, despite the policy’s unanimously approval by City Council in 1947. Today, with roughly 50 percent of the city’s population “rent-burdened, ” this overlooked history ...
Southwest: Community Surrounding Former Oil Refinery Site Take …
Dec 6, 2022 · Ross explained that advocating for an effective Community Benefits Agreement remains a priority for Philly Thrive. She’d like to see two percent of the project’s $1.8 billion development budget go toward the agreement — that would equal $36 million.
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.
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 ...
Housing: Even With Empty Lots and Homes, Philadelphia’s …
May 13, 2022 · With vacant lots checkering the neighborhood, Kensington is one of the areas most impacted by Philadelphia’s housing crisis. Philadelphia home sale prices have increased by 21% since 2020 — reaching a towering median value of $223,055 — and with incomes remaining relatively flat in the same period, housing affordability has suffered.