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Home2012February

Month: February 2012

Center City

Center City: Philadelphia2035 Releases Bold Plan for City’s Future

February 2, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36032279] The city has a new vision of renovation that will try to improve challenged neighborhoods, boost tourism revenue and increase city growth in the next 25 years. In a public meeting, the City Planning Commission

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Hunting Park: ‘Community’ Helps Neighborhood Rise Above Perceptions

February 1, 2012

A first trip to Hunting Park can create a bad first impression. Even a second trip will probably leave doubts. Frequent enough stories of murder, robbery and drugs make sure of that. But those first

Education

Germantown: Program as Safe Haven During Summer Months

February 1, 2012

Rising temperatures come with rising crime rates in Philadelphia. The Johnson House Historic Site, in Germantown, helps to keep students safe during summer months and utilizes education to encourage unity and combat negativity in the

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West Parkside: Bringing Jazz Back to West Philadelphia

February 1, 2012

A Philadelphia businessman recently opened a jazz venue in West Parkside to spark an interest for arts and live music in what he calls an “upcoming neighborhood.” Jamal Parker, 41, owns the jazz venue, Le Cochon

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Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Champ Nutrition, Philly’s Hardcore Fitness Store

February 1, 2012

Champ Nutrition has been the mecca of bodybuilding supplements and equipment since opening its doors in 1997. Located at 3338 Grant Ave., the fitness shop provides customers with everything they need to stay healthy, and get

Economy

Kensington: Habitat for Humanity of Philadelphia ReStore Recycles the Community’s Resources

February 1, 2012

Walking into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, customers are immediately welcomed into the living room area. Not just one living room, but almost a dozen living room sets are neatly decorated and organized. On the

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: Community Reactions to Mayor Nutter’s New Initiatives

February 1, 2012

Mayor Nutter held a press conference at Strawberry Mansion High School and announced some new initiatives for fighting crime in Philadelphia. Some of the initiatives revealed at last week’s conference include increasing the amount of

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: First Valentine’s Special Class Sells Out at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

February 1, 2012

Dare to dabble in some doubles trapeze, acrobatics and tightwire with your significant other this Valentine’s Day season? You may be too late to swing with your sweetheart at the Philadelaphia School of Circus Arts’ “Double

Featured Stories

Mount Airy: Local Brewery Devoted to Environment, Community

February 1, 2012

Peggy Zwerver and Tom Baker, owners of Mount Airy’s Earth Bread + Brewery restaurant, have been brewing beer for more than 10 years. But not all home brewers are as socially and environmentally conscious as

East Falls

East Falls: Local Library Serves as Community Center

February 1, 2012

While the walls of books are characteristic of a typical institution of learning, the Falls of Schuylkill Library is far from commonplace. Laughter and conversations frequently reverberate off the walls of the nearly 100-year-old building.

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