on the ground : Featured Stories

Mantua is changing thanks to the vision and determination of its youth: "You can’t let someone outside of your community come in and decide for you."

We'll document transformation from 4442 Frankford Ave. and try to connect locals and outsiders alike to this cavernous institution.

An event and gallery space is a product of combining two adjacent storefronts near the corner of 40th and Ludlow Streets.

Principal Claire Cohen meets students "where they are," developing collaborations that address many dire needs in West Philly.

Connecting to resources, building a community center and instilling pride where it has lacked are among the many tactics employed in this hard-luck West Philadelphia enclave.

Musicians toting keyboards, clarinets, guitars, erhus and accordions took over storefronts and sidewalks on Aug. 10.

Ryan Kuck didn't intend to spread his love of community gardens, but organic growth has created more fresh food options in Belmont.

A Drexel grad reflects on her experience and photography on this dynamic, classic Philadelphia block in West Powelton. 

The revival was in full swing on Friday the 13th, with nearly 30 businesses participating and a variety of activities from 35th to 43rd.

They're maximizing vertical space inside an old West Philly trolley manufacturing facility.

Drexel grad Mike Arrison's inspired work is on display for Second Friday at our On the Ground space at 4017 Lancaster.

Flying Kite's inaugural art exhibition, Transformation 19104, opened as part of Second Friday at its On the Ground HQ at 4017 Lancaster Ave. 

The addition of David Groverman's Resellers Central Market to the 3900 block of Lancaster Ave. could mean big things for the corridor.

Reverend Jeff Jordan and his partner David Pickett are also helping organize and mobilize voters in West Philadelphia where others dare not campaign.

The Tiberinos, Traction Company and Liberia are all represented in the artist lineup for our inaugural exhibition at 4017 Lancaster Ave. this Friday from 6-9 p.m.