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Home2012October

Month: October 2012

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Second Friday is No Worse Than First

October 9, 2012

Most Philadelphians are escaping work and heading to happy hour around 5 p.m. on every second Friday of the month. But in Powelton Village, artists and non-artists alike are probably hitting the streets for their

Arts and Entertainment

Roxborough: Manayunk Roxborough Art Center Kicks Off Annual Show

October 8, 2012

The opening reception for the Annual Members Show at the Manayunk Roxborough Art Center took place this weekend. The Manayunk Roxborough Art Center, located at 419 Green Lane, has been promoting art in the community for

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Come to Manayunk, Roxborough and East Falls

October 8, 2012

[vimeo 50998066] From fused glass to woodworking, and hand weaving to encaustic mixed media, artists in the Manayunk, Roxborough and East Falls region participated in the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, putting art at the forefront over

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Football Field Groundbreaking Is Big Score In Revitalization

October 7, 2012

The North Philly Aztecs football team has been a vital presence in Hunting Park since 1993, but the Aztecs haven’t played a home football game in 19 years because of the poor conditions at their

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Taller Puertorriqueño Hosts Artist Danny Alvarez

October 7, 2012

The arts-based Latino outreach group, Taller Puertorriqueño, this week hosted print-maker Danny Alvarez at its building on 2721 N. Fifth St. Alvarez’s prints and other artwork will be showcased by the Brandywine Workshop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Health

Mount Airy: Finishing Last Still a Victory at Run

October 6, 2012

At the First Annual West Mount Airy Neighbors Blocktoberfest Run/Walk Saturday, runner No. 151 Tiffany Thurman finished last. But, she said, the run was a victory in her eyes. “I was the first to start

Arts and Entertainment

Parkside: West Park Cultural Center Strengthens Community Vitality through the Arts

October 4, 2012

The West Park Cultural Center, since 2001, has become a community-based resource for residents to access local arts, education, and other engaging programs for their enjoyment. The West Park Cultural Center, located at 4021 Parkside

Featured Stories

University City: Ronald McDonald House Offers Homey Environment for Ailing Families

October 4, 2012

[vimeo 50548347] It would take a second glance through the gates of the building to recognize the familiar face of Ronald McDonald. Located at 3925 Chestnut St. in University City, the arch above this building’s gate

Kensington

Kensington: Local Organization Offers Residents a Fresh Start

October 4, 2012

https://vimeo.com/50655462] Fresh Start Foundation is a transitional housing and treatment facility which offers a haven for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. In an area like Kensington, which has long been notorious for drug

Education

Hunting Park: Renovations Refresh Old Club

October 4, 2012

[vimeo 50710771] Providing a better life and brighter future for children and teens is the ultimate goal of the Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys and Girls Club in Hunting Park. While encouraging the students to take responsibility

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