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Year: 2015

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Mantua: Five Community Organizations Revitalizing the Neighborhood

September 9, 2015Melissa A Steininger and

Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood has been a recent target of revitalization, even getting federal attention. Here are five local organizations that have already been putting in the work to make a change in Mantua. Mighty Writers Recently highlighted

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Religion: Five Houses of Worship Worth Visiting

September 8, 2015Tom Dougherty and

While the upcoming papal visit draws most of the attention in Philadelphia, another religious leader will soon make his way to the city. The Dalai Lama will be here Oct. 26 and 27, when he’ll

Business

New Business: Five Businesses You Should Not Miss Out On

September 8, 2015pnadmin and

Philadelphia is a city rich in history and culture but much has changed since Billy Penn was here. The soon-to-be weekend home for the Pope has more a dozen fortune 500 companies and several large

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 4

July 17, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this final installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 3

July 17, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this third installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 2

July 17, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. A huge way that pipe glass makers get their names out there is

Crime

Port Richmond: Town Watch President Working to Clean Up

July 16, 2015Amber Clay

Maryann Trombetta’s efforts aren’t always noticed. In fact, Port Richmond’s town watch, named The Eyes and Ears of Port Richmond, often operates without the knowledge of the community it serves. Until, that is, its annual Christmas

Crime

Port Richmond: As Violence Drops, Problems Linger

July 16, 2015Amber Clay

Philadelphia Police Capt. Dan O’Connor characterizes Port Richmond as a neighborhood in transition. It’s a section of Philadelphia that houses some generations-old families that have never left. Other residents have arrived from quickly gentrifying areas

Economy

South Philadelphia: Homeless People Are Struggling To Survive In The City

July 16, 2015Emily Catharine Ganser

A man dressed in dirty, oversized clothes goes to various corners in South Philadelphia every day with a sign that reads ‘homeless and hungry.’ He nods and waves to the cars who just pass him

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: St. Anne’s Pastor Celebrates Community and History

July 15, 2015Amber Clay

It may surprise some to know that being a Catholic priest isn’t all about hymnal readings and Sunday services. It is in fact a full-time gig. And though spirituality is a big part of it, being

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