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May 2, 2013
Quilts were made by local schools to show those in the program that there is a community of helping people surrounding them.

Over the past 20 years, the Interfaith Network of Northwest/Northeast Philadelphia has helped 327 families transition out of homelessness and into a life of stability…. Read the full story >>

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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 25, 2013
A behind-the-scenes look at the kegs and beer making equipment at Manayunk Brewery. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

It’s that time of year again for the Manayunk Brewing Company to host its 15th Annual Brew Fest.

The event takes place this Saturday from … Read the full story >>

Health, Manayunk, WHYY »

April 12, 2013 (One Comment)
Juliet Sabella helped a man by giving him a knee brace to use during the class.

The Wall Cycling Studio, located at 100 Levering St., will be holding free classes Saturday to raise money for the Race for Babies of the … Read the full story >>

Entertainment, Featured Stories, Manayunk, WHYY »

April 3, 2013 (2 Comments)
Last year, Oscar Gayer smoked half-chicken on applewood sprayed with a mixture of whiskey and apple cider. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

Residents in Manayunk can look forward to food trucks with gourmet food, crafts, a restaurant tour and festival shopping in Manayunk during the StrEAT Food … Read the full story >>

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March 3, 2013
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For the past 28 years, the Manayunk bike race has brought the community together and added revenue for restaurants and businesses. The race has also … Read the full story >>

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March 3, 2013
Over 100 runners showed up for the North Light 5k

Below freezing temperatures didn’t stop close to a 150 people crowding the Manayunk Tow Path Saturday for the historic North Light Community Center’s first Madness … Read the full story >>

Education, Manayunk, WHYY »

February 21, 2013
Mindy Cohen and a student looked over a list to check the girl into the program for the day.

Mindy Cohen teaches fifth-grade at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, located at 201 E. Salaignac St., in Manayunk. Thanks to her and other volunteers, the school … Read the full story >>

Environment, Manayunk, WHYY »

February 18, 2013
The Wissahickon Valley

Part of Philadelphia’s 10,500 acres of parkland, the Wissahickon Valley Park is a strip of lush woodlands stretching seven miles from Chestnut Hill to Manayunk. … Read the full story >>

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February 16, 2013
The Human Zoom employee helped a customer who was asking questions about what bike to purchase.

After David Chauner, founder of Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, announced there would not be a  bike race in Manayunk this year, people in the community … Read the full story >>