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Home2011January

Month: January 2011

North Philadelphia

Francisville: An Up and Coming Neighborhood?

January 26, 2011

Francisville is a small, hidden neighborhood that most people have not heard of. Right now, it is an isolated area with many vacant lots and abandoned houses. However, there is one devoted organization that is

Germantown

Germantown: Historic Building Serves Local Seniors

January 26, 2011

While Vernon Park is less verdant and bustling in the middle of winter, many Germantown seniors can be found playing pool, cards or even the Nintendo Wii inside a century old library building nearby. Center

Mount Airy

Chestnut Hill: Weaver’s Way Co-op Celebrates Members

January 26, 2011

Weaver’s Way co-op in Chestnut Hill recently celebrated its members this past week. All current members received additional discounts at the register in appreciation of the continuing support for the local sustainable produce and food

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Fashion

Germantown: Fabric Store Continues to Serve Community

January 26, 2011

Located on the corner of Germantown Avenue and Coulter Street, Gaffney Fabrics has been providing its customers with a wide variety of high quality fabric styles and materials for the past 35 years. Owned by

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