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Month: February 2013

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Members of the Team Look Toward Their Futures

February 16, 2013

The Kensington Tigers ended their 2012 season with a matchup against Northeast High School in the blistering cold of a nor’easter. While the game ended in a loss and left the Tiger’s without a win

Germantown

Germantown: Senior Citizens Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Love Café

February 15, 2013

Center in the Park, located at 5818 Germantown Ave., was filled with laughter as lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Love Café. Senior citizens from the community celebrated their love for life at the

Logan

Logan: Gas Leak Leads to Evacuation

February 15, 2013

Logan residents were given a rude awakening this morning as a result of a substantial gas leak in the area. A little after 9 a.m. on the 4500 block of 12th Street a resident reported

Crime

Hunting Park: Residents Combat Neighborhood’s Reputation

February 15, 2013

Google Hunting Park. Count the articles on death, shootings, stabbings and assaults. Now count those that actually took place in the neighborhood. For over 30 years, Hunting Park residents have been fighting the neighorhood’s notorious

Kensington

Kensington: Funeral Mansion is a Staple Through Generations

February 15, 2013

[vimeo 59587492] In the heart of  Kensington  on the 3300 block of G Street stands an architectural oasis. Standing for over 100 years, the building is now the Guckin Funeral Mansion. The massive structure has not

Featured Stories

Axis Philly: Longtime Resident of Grad Hospital Expresses Concern Over Tax Increases

February 15, 2013

Many people are concerned that their property taxes will increase significantly due to the property value reassessments, which city officials expect to mail out today. “My main concern is,” said Dorine Howard, who lives in the

Panelists
Center City

Technically Philly: EdTech Panelists Push for Collaboration in Northeast

February 15, 2013

[vimeo 59546277] By connecting teachers, entrepreneurs and techies, Philadelphia is doing its part in creating a standout EdTech culture. And through collaboration with the state of New York, Washington D.C., and Baltimore, Md., the city is

Nicetown

Tioga/Nicetown: Community Legal Services Opens New Law Center

February 14, 2013

For over 40 years, Community Legal Services has been providing low-income residents with free legal help. With a new, more convenient location and over 10 areas of specialization, residents are able to turn to a

Chestnut Hill

Axis Philly: City Residents Concerned About Service Cuts

February 14, 2013

[vimeo 59602369] Residents citywide are still concerned with what Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative may have in store for their neighborhoods. While some are concerned about how much their taxes may increase; others are more concerned

Economy

Fishtown: Day Street Property Discussed at Zoning Meeting

February 14, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59540807] A single-family home located at 1117 Day St., was the topic of discussion at a public zoning meeting held by the Fishtown Neighbors Association . Neighbors located in the immediate area were encouraged to vote

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