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Year: 2011

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Award-Winning, Polish-American String Band

June 9, 2011

  https://vimeo.com/24823567] Founded in 1933 by Joseph Jankowski, the Polish American String Band has been entertaining audiences, both young and old, for decades with its traditional, powerful polka sound. Headquartered on the corner of East

Education

Hunting Park: Organizations Work Together to Build a Better Community

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24727081] In Hunting Park, the Ayuda Community Center is a short walk or ride from any resident’s home. Directly across from The Hunting Park Christian Academy, at 4400 N. Marshall St., residents can go and

Featured Stories

Fishtown: ScrappleTV Mixes Local Coverage, Absurd Humor and National Ambition

June 9, 2011

Marc Brodzik of Fishtown has launched a local video production company that started its own Internet channel, Scrapple TV, that he wants to become a national hit. “I call it unprocessed television,” Brodzik said of

Amateur Sports

Northeast Philadelphia: Bustleton Bengals’ Volunteers Seek Gymnasium

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24883652] The Bustleton Bengals Club is one of many sports organizations for boys and girls in Northeast Philadelphia. The club continues to live out its mission that began in 1956. Past President and parent Vince

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Newbold Civic Association Devoted to Keeping Neighborhood Safe and Clean

June 9, 2011

In the heart of South Philadelphia lies a small yet dedicated neighborhood organization. The Newbold Civic Association, formed in 2006, was created to serve as a forum for residents to share their concerns and interests

Featured Stories

Germantown: Francis Daniel Pastorius, the Founder of Germantown

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24843888] The fact that a German immigrant founded Germantown may seem common knowledge, but the various layers of Francis Daniel Pastorius’ legacy are often overlooked. While a monument in honor of Pastorius is positioned along

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Local Residents and Organizers Continue Efforts to Revitalize Baltimore Avenue

June 9, 2011

Local residents, business owners and community organizers gathered in People’s Baptist Church, located 5039 Baltimore Ave., to discuss community issues and revitalization projects in the area. The “Next Steps in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation” meeting

East Oak Lane

Oak Lane: Tea Attracts a New Audience With Local Shop

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24782193] Assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is a far cry from running a small business focused on organic tea. Howard James, the owner and operator of Tea Country, saw an

Francisville

Francisville: Church Gives Back to Neighborhood

June 8, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24806489] Located in the heart of Francisville, the Church of the Living God has established itself as a staple of the community. Throughout the years, the church has always provided a place for locals to

Gearing Up Bike Award
Featured Stories

Germantown: Former Addict Receives Bicycle Ambassador Award

June 8, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24838895] Gwen Hardeman, a former drug addict, received the Gearing Up Bicycle Ambassador award this weekend and a brand new Fuji mountain bike at the 2011 TD Bank Philadelphia International Liberty Classic bike race, in

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