The winter of 2013 brought record-breaking snowfall to Philadelphia, and with each storm the woes of local business owners rose as high as the snow banks. Several business owners in Manayunk, a neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia expressed concern about how lost revenue in the winter would impact business for the remainder of the year. Now… Read More »
Mother and Son Join Forces to Battle Teen Depression from Tieast Leverett on Vimeo. In a crowded Panera in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, a bedroom community of Philadelphia, Tracy “Tre” Scott checks the time on his phone frequently…even though he always makes time to talk about his passion; he is also on a mission. As the founder… Read More »
FICA Philadelphia Brings Brazilian Culture to the City from Tieast Leverett on Vimeo. The practice of capoeira Angola reaches all the way back to Africa; the movements, songs, instruments and way of life are all taken from the countries of origin of the slaves brought to Brazil from central Africa. Often described as a “way… Read More »
Manayunk Property Rebuilds Again After Flood from Tieast Leverett on Vimeo. Last week, the residents of Venice Lofts, an apartment and townhouse community in Northwest Philadelphia had a much greater appreciation of the city for which their community was named. As torrential rains moved through the area, residents were warned about potential flooding, but… Read More »
In the 1960s, when Philadelphia residents talked about Northern Liberties, a neighborhood in the lower northeast corner of the city, the conversation centered around labor laws, unions, and production lines. The neighborhood, once known as the “Workplace of the World” was the home to a multitude of factories, mills, tanneries and distilleries. The industrial… Read More »
York, a small city located in central Pennsylvania, has a history of racial tension and economic challenges. The residents of this city, in particular, the African American residents are faced with the challenges of finding opportunities to provide for their families amidst dwindling opportunities and increasing crime. For some however, sports have provided a unique… Read More »
In Manayunk, a trendy neighborhood in the Northwest corner of Philadelphia, a walk down Main Street, is usually colored with the sights and sounds of busy restaurants, lively bars and boutique shopping. However this winter, with record-breaking snowfall, extreme low temperatures and rampant power outages, a walk down the main thoroughfare is more like walking… Read More »
Asperger’s Syndrome, often called “The Hidden Autism” is a condition that primarily impairs the emotional response and social interactions of the individuals it affects. While people with Asperger’s are usually of above average intelligence, they often suffer a lifetime of difficulties communicating with others, maintaining friends and understanding the “social rules” that the world lives… Read More »
In different parts of Philadelphia, two women of the same age receive news they’ve been anxiously awaiting…they are pregnant. They both dream about baby names, nursery decorations, tiny outfits and stylish diaper bags as they progress through their pregnancies. Nine months later, one mother gives birth to a healthy, thriving baby… Read More »
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), although the rate of premature birth may be on an overall decline, this is not the case for most developing countries. The organization estimates that over 15 million babies are born prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) annually, and this number is slowly increasing. While the factors… Read More »