On a chilly December Saturday, tables adorned with flower garlands line up and down one of the activity rooms in the Forman ...

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Julius Rodriguez was born and has spent a majority of his time in Philadelphia. Rodriguez was introduced to boxing at a young age by his mother, he explained how boxing defined him as an athlete.

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Kids played basketball outside of the empty Childs Elementary School. A group of young boys shoot a basketball into an aging hoop at the end of a large asphalt school yard. Behind them is the shell of ...

With so much history behind this West Philadelphia neighborhood, it’s no wonder there are so many hidden treasures. Overbrook possesses interesting locations that are unknown to many people living in ...

Construction site behind St. Lucy's School. Since 1682, when William Penn began what was called his “holy experiment,” Philadelphia has been a haven for those who practice the Catholic religion. In ...

Brandon Pousley, is an award winning educator and CEO of Glitter, an organization geared towards affordable cleaning for neighborhoods in Philadelphia. He shared the significance of keeping Philly ...

Glen Fern is the former property of wealthy and influential miller Thomas Livezey that dates back to 1747. In its day, the sprawling farmstead at the edge of the Wissahickon Creek featured one of the ...

Paul Santoleri is a professional artist who has been working as a muralist in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia for over 30 years. He has produced murals all over Philadelphia, including ...

A man surrounded by dogs in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Taken by Katie Leis. Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well as many people who move here ...