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East Passyunk: Neighbors Discuss Car Theft and Property Crime

April 14, 2014 0

  The Passyunk Square Civic Association held a general meeting on Tuesday, April 1 at Annunciation Church Hall, on 10th and Dickinson Streets. Of the many topics discussed, regarding beautification, education, trash and recycling, zoning, [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Five Small Businesses in Chestnut Hill That Stuck Through The Years

April 11, 2014 0

The stretch of Germantown Avenue that makes up Chestnut Hill’s main business district is home to many family owned and operated businesses. The Chestnut Hill Business Association represents more than 125 shops and restaurants in [continue reading…]

Education

Northwest Philadelphia: 6 People Paving Paths To A Better Life

April 11, 2014 0

Passion is an essential element in the development of communities in Northwest Philadelphia. Each of these individuals brings their own skill set in an effort to build a stronger community. They strive to improve their [continue reading…]

Environment

Newbold: Five Neighbors Cleaning and Greening the Community

April 11, 2014 0

Cleaning: It’s the one spring trend that never goes out of fashion. For its part, the city makes a valiant effort in cleaning and greening, offering free trees through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s TreePhilly program, [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Religions Come Together to Perform Play on Malcolm X and MLK

April 11, 2014 0

Despite appeals from the crowd, Tariq Karim El-Shabazz promised it would be his last performance onstage. The lawyer by trade joined with the Rev. Alyn Waller and took on their first, and at least for [continue reading…]

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Fairhill

Fairhill: Historic Fairhill Cleans Up the Neighborhood

April 11, 2014 0

Modest and unassuming Quaker memorials at the Fairhill Burial Ground reach no taller than a shinbone and stand in great contrast to the looming trees growing throughout the cemetery. “Quakers believe in the inherent equality [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Fairmount: Philadelphia Sports Network Aims To Unite The Community

April 11, 2014 0

Nestled in a sea of row homes, Clemente Park and Playground is usually booming with kids of all ages enjoying after-school activities. Named after legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente, the park is a safe place [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Places For The Beginner Amateur Athlete

April 11, 2014 0

Although most schools and communities offer youth recreational sports, not every person chooses to participate as a youngster. Often times, gyms and high intensity sport clubs can potentially intimidate an individual that has zero or [continue reading…]

Gayborhood

LGBTQI: Community Heroes Making A Difference

April 10, 2014 0

The LGBTQI communities have many leaders making a difference in Philadelphia. Here are 5 community heroes you should know. Regarded as a rocket in the Philadelphia lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities, Samantha Giusti [continue reading…]

Housing

Pennsport: Hospital Redevelopment Draws Mixed Reactions from Neighbors

April 10, 2014 0

An art-deco brick tower rises over Pennsport, a silent witness to the rapid growth of the surrounding neighborhood.  As new housing goes up on what seems to be every corner, Mount Sinai Hospital sits empty. [continue reading…]

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