In times of economic hardship, volunteers have become an increasing necessity to keep many businesses running. In particular, community programs are especially in need of volunteers when funding is so hard to get. Blessings Inc. is a [continue reading…]
In line with the revitalization project for Hunting Park, new lights were installed along the streets on Monday afternoon. These light posts are designed to further illuminate the park during the evening hours, making it [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36743957] The second annual Manayunk On Ice Festival ended with the master carver competition this past weekend where seven nationally renowned ice carvers competed for the People’s Choice Award. While some carvers like Peter Slavin [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36677453] The local hardware store has become a rare breed, but with his focus on the neighborhood and do-anything mentality, David Schwartz has kept his family business going strong. Schwartz Hardware, located at 1909 N. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36744627] For Nikolaj Christensen, the manager of East Falls Glassworks, glassblowing wasn’t always his career path. While finishing his senior year at Washington University in St. Louis Mo., a friend suggested they take a glassblowing [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36677260] The National Business Incubation Association has awarded its coveted Soft Landings designation to the University City Science Center’s incubation program. The science center’s nonprofit incubation program aims to promote the University City neighborhood and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36576606] Ron Carter had the 20-plus children in the room transfixed. They laughed and gasped, hanging onto his words. He had the rhythmic flow of a Caribbean storyteller, and to the inattentive listener the story [continue reading…]
Cats, rats and dogs descended upon Moving Arts of Mt. Airy (MaMa) this past weekend all with one thing in common: the search for a permanent home. The event, which was held at 6819 Greene St., [continue reading…]
Wired Beans Café, located at 6734 Germantown Ave., evolved from a typical idea into a premier Germantown destination on Thursday evenings for many local residents. Robert Wheeler, owner of the café, started the business in [continue reading…]
Kelly Writers House, located on University of Pennsylvania’s campus, was packed for an appreciation of little-known Jewish authors, poets and playwrights. Alexa Bryn, a former intern for the group, organized last week’s presentation that featured [continue reading…]
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