Posted on 07 January 2015 by Mike Lyons
The School District of Philadelphia began considering applications for new charter schools this week. Two schools in particular have been the topic of discussion among some in the neighborhoods recently.
The district received over a dozen applications from charter schools interested in opening new schools in West Philly.
One of the proposed new charters is the Philadelphia Music and Dance Charter School, which has applied to open a school at the old West Philadelphia High School (48th and Walnut), has drawn attention from nearby community organizations. In the application, officials from the proposed school note that they spoke with many in the community, including community associations, about the school. Continue Reading
Posted on 07 January 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
UPDATE 2 (1/7/2015): We received a great update from the person who rescued the dog. The dog is now being fostered by a Project MEOW volunteer in West Philly and may be adopted!
UPDATE (12/30/2014, 12:30 p.m.): The dog has been picked up and is in foster care now. She doesn’t have tags or a microchip. She has minor abrasions, but otherwise is fine (not injured as it was reported earlier).
The person who is fostering the dog told us that she will try to keep her until her owner is found. If you have any information about the dog, or would like to contact this person please check out her Craigslist posting.
Earlier: A reader found this dog this morning outside West Philadelphia High School (49th and Chestnut). The dog’s leg appeared injured and he/she couldn’t be moved.
Posted on 06 January 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Youth from around the city have a unique chance this winter to learn storytelling basics at a free six-week long class. The class, presented by Project Arts, kicks off next week and culminates in a performance on Feb. 16.
This Wednesday, Project Arts and RISK!, a wildly popular storytelling podcast with hundreds of thousands of listeners and millions of downloads, present a Storytelling Slam contest to benefit the class. Young people ages 16 and up will compete in the contest, and 30 percent of the funds raised at the event will provide cash prizes for the top three winners. The show organizers are asking for a $5-$15 donation.
The storytelling class is also a chance for local young people to be heard and share their experiences with others. The project is “part art and part healing work,” according to Project Arts director Rich Wexler (more information about the class is available at: projectarts.info).
The Storytelling Slam will take place at The Rotunda (40th and Walnut), on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 7 – 10 p.m.
Posted on 05 January 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Photo courtesy of UCD.
Here are more details on the annual Christmas Tree and Electronics Recycling event at Clark Park.
The Tree-cycling event, sponsored by UC Green and University City District (UCD), will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Clark Park (43rd and Chester). Christmas trees collected at the event will be turned into wood chips that will be used in neighborhood community gardens. A $10 donation per tree will go to support UC Green programs.
Also, if you have some old electronics piling up at your house, this is a great chance to get rid of them in an eco-friendly way. eForce Recycling folks will be at the park as well, so bring your old electronics along with your tree. You can drop off anything with a plug, except smoke detectors, large appliances, and projection TVs. Electronics recycling is free of charge, unless you want to bring an old CRT (cathode ray tube) TV or computer monitor. In this case it will cost $20. For more information, visit the eForce Recycling Facebook page or call 215-964-6665.
If you can’t make it to this event, please check other tree-cycling opportunities in the area.
Posted on 03 January 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Despite the rainy weather, more than 100 people gathered this afternoon at Calvary Center for a planned action and march showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
While the action was going on, about 10 police vehicles were parked outside the Calvary.
After the action at the Calvary the participants poured out on the streets for the West Philly Families Solidarity March to Clark Park. This photo was taken shortly after 4 p.m.:
Posted on 02 January 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
A new Cedar Park bar, The Bar(n) on Baltimore, is officially opening for business this weekend.
The grand opening will take place on Saturday, Jan. 3, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
As we reported in November, the new bar is coming to the former Third World Lounge space at 4901 Catharine St. The Bar(n) on Baltimore (Facebook page) is a partnership among three restaurateurs, Ross Scofield, Danielle Coulter and Tim Blair who are also running Rx The Farmacy, the brunch and dinner spot at 45th and Spruce, and the building owner Noel Karasanyi.
Read more about The Bar(n) owners and their concept for the spot here.
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