https://vimeo.com/21295444] Just last year, Fred Wells and his wife expected the foreclosure crisis to take the roof from over their heads. The senior citizens had been living in their Philadelphia home for 46 years. The [continue reading…]
If there was ever a community politician, Greg Paulmier would be it. Block by block, the Germantown native is recognized by residents with friendly hellos and support for his upcoming race. Paulmier is running for [continue reading…]
Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne are not the first recording artists someone would see walking into Tequila Sunrise Records on Sixth and Girard. That’s how owner and sole employee Anthony Vodges said he wants it. The music [continue reading…]
Gwen Boyd said she cooks her best dishes for her church’s food cupboard. The smell of tomato sauce and chicken Alfredo filled the 200-year-old church grounds last Wednesday — a landmark that was once part [continue reading…]
At the corner of Eighth Street and Lindley Avenue, a store offers those who want low-priced clothing and a tasteful dose of fashion. For the owners of Trendy Trio, three sisters starting their own business [continue reading…]
Germantown is home to many historical churches–many of which were founded in the 18th and 19th centuries. The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, now in its 202nd year, is one of the more active churches [continue reading…]
“How many people can say that they work at a place where miracles happen?” said Florence Dellisanti, a buyer for The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal’s gift shop, located at 500 East Chelten Ave. Dellisanti [continue reading…]
Temple University photography students focus on the fate of the long-abandoned Divine Lorraine on Broad Street. Visit the website at https://www.focusonphiladelphia.com/photoj/
Eighth District Northwest community residents had the chance to voice their concerns during a voter forum called “Eyes on the Eighth.” With seven candidates running for the 8th District City Council seat, which include the [continue reading…]
Roughly five years after opening, the Fresh Grocer supermarket on the corner of Chelten and Pulaski avenues in Germantown has closed its doors. The store closed last week following a meeting to discuss the store’s [continue reading…]
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