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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 >>

Art, Frankford, History, neastphilly.com »

May 6, 2013
Muralist Ceasar Viveros showed one of the residents the techniques for painting a mural.

Picture a neighborhood, revitalized and colorful. Picture a neighborhood that highlights its past, while looking toward the future. And picture a neighborhood that makes use … Read the full story >>

Environment, Health, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Politics, Social issues »

May 3, 2013
Michael DiBerardinis, deputy major for environmental and community resources spoke to the participants of the 5k about the importance of outdoor resources in the community.

Saturday marked a continuation of a developing initiative, occurring all throughout the United States, of promoting healthier lifestyles. Residents of Northeast Philadelphia were invited to … 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 >>

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 >>

Health, Mayfair, neastphilly.com »

May 1, 2013
Cancer survivor Corin Stewart (left) and her family mother Sandra  holding little brother Conner,3 and father Jeff stood in front of her Alex's Lemonade Stand outside of Marinucci's Deli in Mayfair.

Saturday was a beautiful day for a lemonade stand.

Sandra Stewart thanked everyone who came out to her daughter Corin’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand outside of

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neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia »

April 30, 2013
Parkwood resident Rita Varley tended to her garden.

With the finishing touches being put together, the Parkwood Farmers Market is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. May 18 at Third Reformed Presbyterian Church parking … Read the full story >>

neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Sports, University City »

April 29, 2013
A player from the University City Division crouched over into his stance to release the ball.

Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For … Read the full story >>

Northeast Philadelphia, Politics »

April 28, 2013
Robert Tuerk speaking at the Candidate Forum.

The Support Network for Returning Citizens recently hosted a Candidate and Voter Education Forum at the Days Inn on Roosevelt Boulevard. Featured candidates voiced their … Read the full story >>