Year: 2012

For the past four years, from New York City to Paris, and London to Milan, designers and boutiques have taken part in a celebrated night of fashion to spark people’s interest in local retailers and

A Philadelphia artist, who frequents Pretzel Park, has noticed that the number of people who come to the park has decreased in the recent years. Philadelphia artist Jim Williams, who is represented by the Gross

Nominations for the 2012 Citywide Storefront Challenge are being accepted until Sept. 14. This competition, hosted by The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department and the Community Design Collaborative, rewards businesses that have given their storefronts

Since 1997, Al Salam Pizzeria and Al Madenah Meat Market  has served the local community as one of the few grocery stores and restaurants with Halal food on its menu and shelves. “Halal is exactly

After a day of heavy downpour, students and residents alike began trickling into the Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium. The football players of Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School prepared for their practice with warm ups and

Backpacks, notebooks and pencils are standard items on’ back-to-school lists for young students. With lists of needed items often being long, some families struggle to send their children off for that first day of school

The start of high school can be challenging for some students. The thought of a new school, tougher curriculum and more homework can be intimidating. But Overbrook resident Marvin DeBose has a plan of action

In a room with temperatures over 104 degrees and humidity topping 40 percent, men and women contort their bodies into 26 poses for 90 minutes. This is unique form of yoga offered at the Bikram