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Technically Philly: Five Female Developers and Designers You Might Not Know

March 4, 2015Paul Klein

The following five women are notable members of the city’s technology scene. They have achieved success at their respective companies doing front-end web development, software engineering or design. Elise Wei Wei (pictured above), a software engineer

Education

Ludlow: Ramonita de Rodriguez Library Hopes the Next Mayor Will Fight for Education

March 3, 2015Paul Klein

Inside the Ramonita de Rodriquez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, children can be seen reading, playing, and creating school projects in a cheerful room decorated with crafts. They come every Monday through Thursday

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Cigar Shop Owner Takes Unique Path to Success

March 3, 2015Paul Klein

Kosta Fotiadis moved to Philadelphia in 2002 to chase his dream job, working for Lockheed Martin. Now, just 13 years later, Fotiadis is the proud owner of award winning cigar and hookah lounge Smoke, a totally

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Destinations in South Philly You Should Know About

March 3, 2015Paul Klein

In South Philadelphia, arts and entertainment encompasses the soul of the people. The combination of music, film and visual art, as well as the places that produce them, inspires artistic freedom and the understanding that these

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Ellis Gindraw’s Many Hats – Basketball Trainer, Coach & Community Leader

March 3, 2015

Ellis Gindraw, also known as Chuck Ellis, has quickly become a key figure in the training and coaching of Philadelphia basketball players of varying levels. Since starting Chuck Ellis Workouts Gindraw has steadily become one of

Allegheny

Nicetown-Tioga: Community Leader is a Resourceful Librarian

March 3, 2015

The Nicetown-Tioga Library dates back to 1961 and inhibits a space which was called Linton’s Restaurant. The current adult/teen librarian, Marsha Stender, is not just your average librarian. She also gives encouragement, confidence and hope

City Hall

Politics: Philadelphia’s Republican Party Is Determined To Make A Change

March 2, 2015Paul Klein

Outnumbered eight to one in voter registration, Republicans in Philadelphia are often overlooked in discussions of city politics. Many Republicans feel that this lack of competition is not simply a problem for the Republican party.

Featured Stories

Newbold: For Barber, a Chance for Redemption

March 2, 2015

Before leaving his car and walking into the barbershop on 16th and Tasker streets where he works, William Little lifts a piece of the gear shift and locks it with a pair of scissors. The

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Shoot Basketballs Not People is a Game-changer For Youth

March 2, 2015Paul Klein

It slipped out of someone’s mouth. There are consequences when that four-letter word gets uttered. Not the bar-of-soap “Christmas Story” consequences. There was no swear-jar on-hand storing allowance money. No time-out corner to get exiled

Featured Stories

Port Richmond: Five Polish Dishes To Try

March 2, 2015Paul Klein

Port Richmond is known for its prominent Polish and Polish American communities. While younger, newer crowds enter the city and surrounding areas, many continue to try the Polish restaurants, delis and bakeries that the area

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