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Month: November 2013

Arts and Entertainment

Northeast: Flagpole Dedicated to Thomas Holme at Holme Crispin Cemetery

November 25, 2013 0

Most people think of William Penn when they think of who founded the city of Philadelphia but what most do not realize is there was another person who worked with him, Thomas Holme. His final [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

CITYWIDE: Local Exhibitions Increase Art Appreciation

November 25, 2013 0

Throughout the month of November, art fans of all types will be able to view the works of some of the most creative minds in Philadelphia, thanks to CITYWIDE‘s Collective Exhibition. CITYWIDE is a collection [continue reading…]

Environment

Olney: Tending To Community

November 22, 2013 0

Tree Tenders is a city-wide program in Philadelphia developed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The primary mission of the program is to encourage people to volunteer and plant trees in their neighborhood. John Dobbs, coordinator [continue reading…]

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Fox Chase: Neighborhood Yard Sale Creates Family Ties

November 22, 2013 0

Yard sales don’t require a yard anymore. In fact, they may not even require a house. Meet Patricia Cioccia. She’s a resident of Frankford but she’s no stranger to the folks in Fox Chase. Cioccia [continue reading…]

Education

Haddington: WePAC Holds a Conversation on Philly Schools Budget Crisis

November 22, 2013 0

Members of the West Philadelphia Alliance for children (WePAC) recently hosted a discussion “Budget Battles: A Conversation on Philly Schools” at the Haddington Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. WePAC provides literary programs to [continue reading…]

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Parkwood: Real Estate Sales Looking Up

November 22, 2013 0

Real estate sales are up in the Parkwood section of Northeast Philadelphia and according to Keller Williams Real Estate agent Joe “Big Joe” McCarthy, it’s the perfect time for first-time buyers. “Interest rates are still low [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: The New St. John the Baptist Christmas Bazaar

November 21, 2013 0

One day after Halloween, the New St. John the Baptist Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar. Formerly known as St. John the Baptist Church, it changed its name due to the number of parishioners from [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: “Dreaming Double” Debuts at Green Line Cafe

November 21, 2013 0

[vimeo 79845925] Green Line Café recently hosted the opening of “Dreaming Double” by photographer Katie Reynolds. The series of double exposure photographs was captured around Philadelphia. Friends came out in support to the 43rd Street and [continue reading…]

Economy

Germantown: Residents Can Plan Preservation of Vacant Buildings

November 21, 2013 0

Residents of Germantown will have an opportunity to voice their opinions, concerns and hopes for the future of Germantown and its vacant properties, through an experiment, Gray Area. Gray Area’s experiment aims to serve as [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Roxborough: Bethany Lutheran Church Reaches Out

November 21, 2013 0

Among the residential areas of Roxborough, on the corner of Martin and Pechin streets, sits a towering stone structure called Bethany Lutheran Church. The church is home to a small community of faithful who live [continue reading…]

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