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Art, Education, Entertainment, Powelton Village »

May 7, 2013
Theresa Shockley is the Executive Director of the Community Education Center in Powelton Village.

More than $1.5 million was given out to local arts groups earlier this year. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes grants yearly to help keep community … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Queen Village, South Philadelphia »

May 5, 2013
The third-annual Philadelphia Burger Brawl was held in the parking lot of Fleisher Art Memorial.

Makers of 24 of the professed “best” burgers Philadelphia has to offer competed Sunday in the third annual charity Philadelphia Burger Brawl at the Fleisher … Read the full story >>

University City, West Philadelphia »

May 3, 2013
Peter Merzbacher scored sourdough boules with a razor before placing them in the oven.

Pete Merzbacher is the one man force of tireless bread baking behind Philly Bread, which has operated inside of Aladdin Pizza, located at … Read the full story >>

Bustleton, Education, History, Northeast Philadelphia »

May 2, 2013
Fred Moore addressed members of the Northeast Philadelphia History Network before showcasing photos from the early 1900s.

On the first Wednesday of every month, the Northeast Philadelphia History Network meets to discuss the past. This Wednesday was no different. More than a … Read the full story >>

Music, Spring Garden »

May 1, 2013
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The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale moved into a new building at 1336 Spring Garden St. to expand its programming to include a girls’ choir … Read the full story >>

Economy, Fishtown »

May 1, 2013 (One Comment)
The community officially opened the branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union held a grand opening of its Fishtown branch on April 27. This new branch, located at 2136 E. Dauphin St., … Read the full story >>

Environment, Northeast Philadelphia, Sustainability, Technology »

May 1, 2013 (One Comment)
Members of the Archbishop Ryan football team help recyclers unload their unwanted electronics.

Students and faculty from Archbishop Ryan High School teamed up with Philadelphia’s first certified Responsible Recycler, eForce Compliance, to help reduce unwanted electronics equipment in … Read the full story >>

Fairhill, North Philadelphia »

May 1, 2013
Denise Vacca assisted children as they looked through the telescope.

The historic Fairhill Burial Ground held its fourth annual astronomy night on April 26, an event where children and adults from the neighborhood are encouraged … Read the full story >>

Nicetown, Tioga »

May 1, 2013
Values Through Sports Community Center.

Every Saturday, the sound of children playing outside, basketballs hitting the pavement or children running around sharing their new piece of artwork to others are … Read the full story >>

Fairhill, North Philadelphia »

May 1, 2013
Tracy Lestor holding the sign saying to save Stanton, standing with Yvette Jones and children.

When protesters upset over the closing of the M.H. Stanton Elementary School blocked the intersection of Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue they endured jeers and … Read the full story >>