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June 20, 2012
Kyyaad, Ndiah, Nakyla, Miyuni, and Namir Johnson had a fun day at the park.

Nicetown Park, located at 4301 Germantown Ave., caters to community events and offers a playground for young children. The space is also occupied by two … Read the full story >>

Hunting Park, Nicetown »

September 28, 2011
While still a beginner, Siddiqah Abu-Bakr has picked up the game rather quickly.

The Nicetown branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, which also serves Hunting Park, has been a place for kids in the surrounding community to … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Nicetown »

June 20, 2011 (One Comment)
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The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center, which is located at 4200 Wissahickon Ave., is a recreational place where community residents are offered many opportunities…. Read the full story >>

Music, Nicetown »

June 13, 2011
Anjenae Rodgers playing bass guitar at the Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School's spring concert

Students from the music program at Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School played to a packed library of parents, supporters, staff and students at their annual spring … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Featured Stories, Nicetown »

May 25, 2011 (One Comment)
Douglas frying up beef on the grill.

For more than 10 years Robert Douglas has been behind the counter of Max’s Steaks frying up to 100 cheese steaks a day, six days … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mount Airy, Nicetown, Northwest Elections: 2011, Northwest Philadelphia, Tioga »

April 28, 2011
Verna Tyner spoke at the Philadelphia Guardian Civic League about her plans for the Eighth District.

 

Connecting with the community is a common trait shared by all local politicians, but not all have the experience needed to successfully represent their … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mount Airy, Nicetown, Northwest Elections: 2011, Tioga »

April 24, 2011
Greg Paulmier, 8th District City Council candidate

If Greg Paulmier wants to send one message to voters in the 8th District, it’s that he knows their problems. “I’ve lived here my whole … Read the full story >>

Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Mount Airy, Nicetown, Northwest Elections: 2011, Tioga »

April 15, 2011
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“I want to introduce a new standard of living,” said William “Bill” Durham, a candidate for the City Council from the 8th District.

Donna Reed … Read the full story >>

Nicetown, Tioga »

April 8, 2011
United Minds of the Future founder Miranda Pridgen talks about her community service journey.

The residents of Nicetown/Tioga want young people to save the neighborhood.

“Young people need to know that this isn’t it. They can do better, be … Read the full story >>

Nicetown, Northwest Elections: 2011, Tioga »

March 31, 2011
Back Camera

Sarah Solloman, who has lived in Nicetown for more than 50 years, said she and some of her fellow residents aren’t really interested in the … Read the full story >>