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May 2, 2013
Members of the Bryn Mawr Running Co. in Manayunk trained for the Broad St. Run.

 

This Sunday, just three weeks after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Philadelphia will hold its annual Broad St. Run.  On Tuesday night, more … Read the full story >>

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April 11, 2012 (2 Comments)
Painting displayed which represent unity among races

Annette Kerr and Reveree Jahman had difficulties adapting to American society but were able to find an organization that allowed them to incorporate aspects of … Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Education, Social issues, South Philadelphia »

June 14, 2011
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Fels South Philadelphia Community Center, located at 2407 South Broad St., is a 43,000-square-foot facility dedicated to serving the community. The center was opened in … Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Entertainment, Featured Stories, Music, South Philadelphia »

June 2, 2011
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Lucky Old Souls is a radio program, monthly concert series and soon-to-be jazz club. Lucky Old Souls was founded in 2008 by Matthew Feldman to … Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Featured Stories, Housing: A Special Report, North Philadelphia »

April 20, 2011
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At the Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness, the main goal is to help the homeless people off the streets and into long-term homes.

“We were … Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Social issues »

April 5, 2011
The Salvation Army Headquarters is located on the corner of Broad Street and Fairmont Avenue.

In the wake the recent devastation in Japan, one local organization is helping to make a difference to those most affected by the tsunami.

The … Read the full story >>

Abandoned Property: A Special Report, Broad Street, Center City, Housing: A Special Report »

March 23, 2011
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Temple University photography students focus on the fate of the long-abandoned Divine Lorraine on Broad Street. Visit the website at http://www.focusonphiladelphia.com/photoj/Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Featured Stories, North Philadelphia, Religion »

February 25, 2011
Protesters standing outside on Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Operation Silence for Life  is dedicated to getting its mission out to the public. Standing on Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, members of … Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Cops »

April 18, 2009
Officer Denise Dixon is the community relations director for the 23rd District.

One year after Mayor Nutter and Commissioner Ramsey targeted nine high-crime police districts, is the city safer? Three new districts have been added to the Read the full story >>

Broad Street, Economy »

April 15, 2009
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“Assalamu alaikum,” Jahed Chowdheury welcomes a pair of women who enter his shop with the traditional Muslim greeting meaning, “Peace be with you.”

The two … Read the full story >>