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Home2011November

Month: November 2011

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Local Non-Profit Gives Artists a New Canvas

November 2, 2011

Art is something that is a mainstay in Fairhill. From graffiti-covered buildings to walls adorned with murals, the controversial yet strikingly beautiful expressions can be found almost anywhere. HACE, a nonprofit organization attending to the

Bell's Corner

Bell’s Corner: Loved Ones Deal With Woman’s Death on Roosevelt Boulevard

November 2, 2011

Friends and family of Theresa Drobish, who went by Terri to those close to her, are still reeling from her untimely death about a month ago.  Drobish was walking with her young son Alexander on the

Featured Stories

Mantua: People’s Emergency Center Involves Local Residents in Neighborhood Planning

November 2, 2011

With the help of a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation, People’s Emergency Center has embarked on “Make Your Mark,” a yearlong neighborhood planning process in West Philadelphia. Throughout October, PEC hosted several

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Historical Trolley System Currently Derailed

November 2, 2011

West Girard Avenue is host to the commercial corridor that runs through Brewerytown. Along these stores runs the historic trolleys that helped commuters travel up and down Girard Avenue daily. Recently, SEPTA announced that it

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Library Hotspot Offers Free Internet Access To Local Residents

November 2, 2011

In our current Internet age we often go by the belief that we are all universally plugged into the Web. But for those living in less fortunate neighborhoods this belief does not always hold true.

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: School Faces Possible Closure

November 2, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31468732] By next year, four brand new smart classrooms and a science room at George W. Nebinger School could be empty along with a freshly done library. As part of a planned new playground, newly

Jair Andrade stood in front of the "ofrenda" at the shop he owns.
South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: An ‘Ofrenda’ to Celebrate Day of the Dead

November 2, 2011

Candles surrounded by orange chrysanthemums began at the doorway of Alianza Express, a money order establishment owned by Jair Andrade located at Ninth and League streets. They led toward a corner filled with an “ofrenda,”or

Germantown

Germantown: New Dental Office Brightens Up Germantown Avenue

November 2, 2011

Just over two weeks ago, Ilya Imyanitov opened up Germantown’s newest dental office. Located at 5616 Germantown Ave., Easy Dental is open to the public for individual’s of all types of insurance. “They’re aren’t a

Economy

Manayunk: Couch Tomato Bistro a Community Favorite

November 2, 2011

Eight years ago, The Couch Tomato first opened in Manayunk as a lower-priced, take-out alternative to many of the fancier dine-in restaurants on Main Street. Now, with the opening of their two-story, 75-seat Tomato Bistro,

Economy

Parkwood: A New Dog Grooming Salon Provides Personal Care

November 1, 2011

Kristine Johnson, a Parkwood resident, is no stranger to hard work. She currently works two jobs: one a sales job for Verizon in Exton and the other as a part-time dog groomer from a dog

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