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Month: May 2013

Education

Technically Philly: Student Entrepreneurs Build Startups to Initiate Change

May 16, 2013  0

Philadelphia is undoubtedly a hotbed for startup activity in the technology, science, health and creative field. It is an equally popular place for student entrepreneur startups as well. Students enrolled in some of the city’s […]

Education

Technically Philly: Growing Trend of Student Entrepreneurship Continues

May 16, 2013  0

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation. With more […]

Arts and Entertainment

Northeast: Tacony and Holmesburg Seeking Revitalization with Business and History

May 9, 2013  0

[vimeo 65465622] Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony is taking a business first approach while Holmesburg is […]

Environment

Northeast: Dumping and Graffiti Create Problems

May 9, 2013  0

https://vimeo.com/65466062] Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue that is bringing down the community. Short dumping is […]

Education

Philadelphia Schools: A Special Report

May 8, 2013 charper 0

The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 23 schools in August–a decision aimed at saving money because of a $300 million budget deficit. The closures have affected neighborhoods throughout the city in a variety […]

Arts and Entertainment

Plan Philly: New Brewery Under Construction in South Kensington

May 8, 2013  1

The Fifth Street neighborhood block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery and Germantown Avenues will soon be the home of the Saint Benjamin Brewing Co. Construction is under way for this brewery that will […]

Featured Stories

Plan Philly: South Kensington Businesses Use Internet Resources for Development

May 8, 2013  0

A fax machine printed out a lunch order at George’s Pizza, located at Second Street and Girard Avenue in South Kensington. Employees did not take the order over the phone—they hadn’t even spoken to the […]

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: School Closings Create Concerns of Emotional Harm for Students

May 7, 2013  2

One major, yet underexamined, issue in the publicly contentious process of closing schools is the psychological impact on young children. More than half of the schools that are slated to close at the end of […]

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Community Education Center Faces Fiscal Troubles

May 7, 2013  0

More than $1.5 million was given out to local arts groups earlier this year. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes grants yearly to help keep community organizations providing services to residents. Awards range from a couple […]

Housing

Powelton Village: AVI Assessments Leave Many Feeling Indifferent

May 7, 2013  0

https://vimeo.com/65415914] Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment has implanted a new property tax reform effort, the Actual Value Initiative. Under this reform, many are paying more in property taxes as the values of most homes have […]

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