Comcast is one of the country’s most prominent entertainment and communications companies. Comcast decided to share its great success and give back to the community. Because of this, Comcast helped to make one organization’s dream [continue reading…]
Like he does almost every day, Jimmie Thomas sat at his corner spot around 5 a.m. He sells local newspapers, which he gets delivered to him in the morning, to the residents. The Philadelphia Inquirer [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24181818] For more than 10 years Robert Douglas has been behind the counter of Max’s Steaks frying up to 100 cheese steaks a day, six days a week. A well-known face in the community of [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24199322] Most people might guess that the 55-year-old man strumming a guitar on a Manayunk bench had always wanted to be a famous guitarist. But few would probably suspect that he ended up becoming the [continue reading…]
It’s hard to walk down a block in Port Richmond without seeing a Polish deli or market. On Allegheny Avenue, there are two delis across the street from each other. Despite the direct competition, Polka [continue reading…]
Many people equate their home to be a safe haven. A place where no matter the surroundings or the neighborhood you feel a sense of security. Unfortunately, this is not the case for the residents [continue reading…]
Dolores Johnson Robinson decided to revive a family pastime after being in retirement for five years. She decided to open a thrift store, which is located at the block of 15th and Montgomery streets. Robinson’s [continue reading…]
As you walk down Girard Street in Brewerytown the signs of change are extremely obvious. When crossing over 29th Street it can feel as if you walked into a real estate catalog as for sale [continue reading…]
San Francisco. Austin. Seattle. These are the types of cities that are generally associated with game development in the United States. Unfortunately, Philadelphia isn’t widely considered part of this elite group, but local game developers [continue reading…]
Though the name may make someone think Delicias Criollas Colombians Bakery only caters to the large Latino community in Feltonville, shop owner Rosemary Paicedo said part of the reason why she loves owning the bakery [continue reading…]
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