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Year: 2011

Strawberry Mansion

Strawberry Mansion: Sly’s Barber Shop Still Sharp

September 28, 2011

In the early 1950s, Strawberry Mansion native Henry Sly started doing hair in his mother’s basement near 25th and Gordon streets. Soon after, in 1954, the business got so big that his mother kicked him

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: From Factory Worker to Entreprenuer

September 28, 2011

“Variedades” about says it right. Located at Ninth Street and Washington Avenue in the Italian Market, Variedades Veracruzana (Veracruz Varieties) highlights Mexican-American culture by selling an assortment of Mexican packaged food items as well as

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: English Language Learners

September 28, 2011

On back-to-school night last Wednesday, Xiumei Jing entered the lobby of George W. Nebinger School with a small entourage. Flanked on one side by sons Ricky and Roy Lin, a trusty confidante spoke in Chinese

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Library Offers New After-School Program

September 28, 2011

The Nicetown branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, which also serves Hunting Park, has been a place for kids in the surrounding community to come after school and work on their studies. While the

Arts and Entertainment

Technically Philly: GrownManTV Launches Website to Make You Laugh

September 28, 2011

  Fueled by the minds of two quick-witted friends, GrownManTV has provided the Internet world with comical videos through its website and YouTube channel. Ryan Kelly and Juan Vasquez, the brains behind the operation, have

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Northeast Represented at Philly Fringe Festival

September 27, 2011

The annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe brings thousands of performing artists from around the world to the city to showcase their acts and talents. For some, it is an once-in-a-lifetime experience and

Economy

Parkside: Credit Union Opens in Shopping Center

September 27, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29351538] Brown’s Family ShopRite has partnered with American Heritage Federal Credit Union (AMHFCU) to launch a credit union branch in the grocery chain’s Parkside location. The launch event, held earlier this month at the grocery

Featured Stories

Parkside: Bridge Reconstruction Begins; Neighborhood Hopes for Revitalization

September 27, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29354443] Ten, 15, 20 — the exact number of years since they could drive across the 40th and 41st street bridges is beyond memory for Parkside residents, but many say it’s been too long. The

Education

Germantown: High School Students Build a Garden From the Ground Up

September 27, 2011

While most high school students wouldn’t even think to go near school during their months off over the summer, a few students at Germantown High School could not seem to get away. It wasn’t summer

Featured Stories

Mantua: Local Animals Get a Second Chance

September 26, 2011

Veterinarians are skilled in medical and surgical treatments to attend to the needs of animals. Many vets have a great passion for animals and take great pleasure in improving an animal’s life. Three veterinary students

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