Angela Gervasi
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Fishtown fought to save St. Laurentius church’s twin spires for 6 years. The neighborhood just lost.
Citing imminent danger of collapse, the Philadelphia Historical Commission recommended the demolition of St. Laurentius church’s twin spires.
4 years ago
For rent: Apartments under the ‘Eiffel Tower of Kensington’ — a giant milk bottle
Rents in the iconic former dairy will start at $925 for a studio and $1,750 for a two-bedroom.
4 years ago
St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown lives — Historical Commission delays demolition vote
A bitterly fought-over Fishtown icon will survive at least another month after heated debate over whether the crumbling landmark can be saved.
4 years ago
Beyond ‘stranger danger’: Look and listen for these signs of child sexual abuse
Kids know their abusers between 85% and 93% of the time. Yet adults are often surprised to realize how close to home abuse really is.
5 years ago
Listen 5:09Migraines in children? It’s more common than you think
By the time kids reach 10 years of age, about 10% of them are dealing with recurrent headaches. Some are tension headaches. Some are migraines.
5 years ago
Listen 4:49How faulty construction breaks up Philly families — and why the city can’t stop it
Some developers ignore permits, then keep on building.
5 years ago
At Philly’s community gardens, growing frustration over their future
Volunteers work to keep gardens reclaimed from dumping grounds as green spaces open and available for neighborhood residents.
6 years ago
Young and fit: How to build healthy bodies? Do it as a family
Promoting children’s wellness is more complex than exercise and good food, experts say: “It's not about the scale moving, it's about your mindset changing.”
6 years ago
Listen 3:15Philadelphia’s Carnaval de Puebla makes a grand return
In a flurry of colors and feathers, Philadelphia's Carnaval de Puebla returned to Washington Avenue for a 12th year on Sunday.
7 years ago