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Month: November 2011

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Local Non-Profit Gives Artists a New Canvas

November 2, 2011 0

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 [continue reading…]

Bell's Corner

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

November 2, 2011 0

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 [continue reading…]

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

November 2, 2011 0

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 [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Historical Trolley System Currently Derailed

November 2, 2011 1

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 [continue reading…]

Hunting Park

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

November 2, 2011 0

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. [continue reading…]

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: School Faces Possible Closure

November 2, 2011 0

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 [continue reading…]

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 1

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 [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: New Dental Office Brightens Up Germantown Avenue

November 2, 2011 0

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 [continue reading…]

Economy

Manayunk: Couch Tomato Bistro a Community Favorite

November 2, 2011 0

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, [continue reading…]

Economy

Parkwood: A New Dog Grooming Salon Provides Personal Care

November 1, 2011 1

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 [continue reading…]

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