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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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Economy, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Social issues »

April 23, 2013
From plants to baked goods to balloon animals for the kids, the Mayfair Farmers Market debuted with something for everyone.

Earlier this month, the Mayfair Community Development Corporation and the Allegheny Iron and Metal Corporation struck a deal to revitalize Mayfair. The partnership was reached … Read the full story >>

Education, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Religion, Sports »

April 9, 2013 (2 Comments)
Pam Ewing(far left) and sons Mark, Jimmy, Ian and the family dog Hunter.

Motherhood is a full-time job, one in which the work is demanding, stressful, challenging and tiring. But, being a mother is also gratifying and fulfilling…. Read the full story >>

Economy, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia »

February 21, 2013
Stein's has used Youtube to create videos not only as advertising tools but also as a way to educate its local and Internet community.

In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy.

The horse and buggies might be gone, but more than 125 years … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Health, Holmesburg, Mayfair, Northeast Philadelphia, Politics, Social issues »

January 31, 2013
Pa. Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-172nd, leads a panel on methadone clinics.

As Holmesburg, Mayfair and other neighborhoods along the Frankford Avenue business corridor work to keep methadone clinics from opening in their communities. Pennsylvania Rep. Kevin Read the full story >>

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September 26, 2012
The preview of the Mayfair Farmers Market brought together local community businesses.

The 3500 block of Ryan Avenue was transformed into a small street fair Sunday during a preview of the Mayfair Farmers’ Market due to open … Read the full story >>

Bustleton, Economy, Elections, Fox Chase, Government, Holmesburg, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Northeast Philadelphia, Northeast: A Special Report on John Perzel, Tacony »

June 19, 2012
Mayfair Civic Association President Joe DeFelice talks progress.

The image of the Northeast existing as a stepchild section of Philadelphia is an image that Mayfair Civic Association president Joe DeFelice said his neighborhood … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Mayfair, Music, neastphilly.com, South of South Street »

November 16, 2011
Mike Dougherty started the open mic nights as a way to explore his passion for comedy.

On Monday nights at The Irish Times, a small, intimate pub tucked away at 2nd and Bainbridge, Mike Dougherty can be found hosting his … Read the full story >>

Mayfair, Social issues »

November 10, 2011
A swing set for the playground is assembled late that morning.

 

“A promise kept. That’s what this is.”

Melinda Mulvenna, a co-chair for the Friends of Mayfair Memorial Playground, surveyed the playground that was furiously … Read the full story >>