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Year: 2013

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Supporters Present Case to Save School

February 22, 2013

[vimeo 60275537] Just over 12 hours after the principals for Leslie P. Hill Elementary and Strawberry Mansion High School spoke at the School Reform Commission hearing this week  teachers at those schools and community members voiced

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Local Residents Advocate to Keep School Open

February 22, 2013

A  group of protesters gathered outside the School District of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street headquarters this week,  continuing opposition to scheduled school closures. Shouting chants like “Our children are not for sale!” the protestors cited

Germantown

Germantown: Officials Determine Cause of Baynton Street Fire

February 22, 2013

Officials have discovered the cause of the fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in a three-story townhouse, located on Baynton Street, in Germantown. Executive Chief Richard Davidson has confirmed that the house fire prompted a

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy robotics lab
Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: School Making Teachers and Students Entrepreneurs

February 22, 2013

For a long time, teachers and administrators have discussed ways to bring education into the 21 century but haven’t taken much action. In order to prepare students for college, careers and life, they need to

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Headhouse District Celebrates 20 Years

February 22, 2013

The second oldest specialized business improvement district in Philadelphia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with plans for continued achievement. The South Street Headhouse District recently hosted its “State of the Street,” a look

Education

Manayunk: Volunteers Help Local Elementary School

February 21, 2013

Mindy Cohen teaches fifth-grade at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, located at 201 E. Salaignac St., in Manayunk. Thanks to her and other volunteers, the school is able to continue its after-school tutoring program. Every Monday through

Featured Stories

Plan Philly: New Shops Provide Commercial Progress On Girard Avenue

February 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/60176594] A recent spike in the opening of local businesses and small shops has had Girard Avenue looking a bit different lately. On Girard Avenue, specifically between Sixth and Front streets, a handful of businesses

Crime

Overbrook: Crime Prevention Combats Increased Car Thefts

February 21, 2013

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

Economy

Northeast: Stein Florist, a Neighborhood Legend

February 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59813838] In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy. The horse and buggies might be gone, but more than 125 years later, Frankford Avenue’s Stein Florist is trying to maintain

Fishtown

Fishtown: Neighbors Association Denies Zoning Request

February 20, 2013

After a vote held last week, the Fishtown Neighbors Association turned down Alberto Rivera’s zoning request regarding his property at 1117 Day St. Rivera had plans to convert the single-family home into a duplex, one

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