Every morning, activist the Rev. Richard Fernandez picks up the phone to call politicians’ offices. Fernandez began his activism in the 1960s while he was attending Penn University. He became involved in the civil rights [continue reading…]
The phrase “staying active” has taken on a new meaning for residents of the Cathedral Village Retirement Community in Roxborough and it’s political. The retirees formed the activists group Indivisible Village in January 2017 for residents there [continue reading…]
Live music can transform a quiet bar or restaurant into an exciting and happening place. From full bands playing original music, to acoustic covers, to disc jockeys, here is is a list of five places [continue reading…]
Chances are if you have seen a new business or event in Manayunk, Jane Lipton has been a part of it. Lipton (below right) is the executive director of the Manayunk Development Corporation. Her job [continue reading…]
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