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May 16, 2013
Mikhail Naumov, co-founder of GREEN explained student entrepreneurship.

Philadelphia is undoubtedly a hotbed for startup activity in the technology, science, health and creative field. It is an equally popular place for student entrepreneur … Read the full story >>

Education, Featured Stories, Technically Philly, Technology »

May 16, 2013
Randy Rayess of VenturePact talked of obstacles.

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, … Read the full story >>

Art, Economy, Featured Stories, History, Holmesburg, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Tacony »

May 9, 2013
Holmesburg Civic Association President Rich Frizell pointed out some of the positives of negatives of the area near the Holmesburg Bridge.

Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony … Read the full story >>

Environment, Featured Stories, Government, Holmesburg, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Tacony »

May 9, 2013
Just some of the tires dumped by ConRail's train track.

Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue … Read the full story >>

Education, Featured Stories, School Closings: A Special Report »

May 8, 2013
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The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 23 schools in August–a decision aimed at saving money because of a $300 million budget deficit.

The … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Kensington, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

May 8, 2013
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The Fifth Street neighborhood block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery and Germantown Avenues will soon be the home of the Saint Benjamin Brewing Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Kensington, Plan Philly, Technology »

May 8, 2013
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A fax machine printed out a lunch order at George’s Pizza, located at Second Street and Girard Avenue in South Kensington. Employees did not take … Read the full story >>

Cedar Park, Education, Featured Stories, Featured Videos, School Closings: A Special Report »

May 7, 2013
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell who represents the Philadelphia's Third District talks about the school closings.

One major, yet underexamined, issue in the publicly contentious process of closing schools is the psychological impact on young children.

More than half of the … Read the full story >>

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 >>

Housing, Powelton Village, Social issues »

May 7, 2013
Deb Lacava is a former Philadelphia real estate agent, who specialized in first-time home-buyers.

Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment has implanted a new property tax reform effort, the Actual Value Initiative. Under this reform, many are paying more in … Read the full story >>