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Month: September 2016

Girard Estates

Girard Estates: A Repurposed Church Based On The Expansion Of People’s Musical Development

September 28, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta 1

To find Philly Sound Studios and the South Philly School of Music and Arts, you must follow the sound of the drums. Across from a row of homes at 2829 S. 18th St., a converted church [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Five Places to Get Handmade Furniture

September 28, 2016 Veronica L Dekett 0

Manayunk is a hot spot to live, and the perfect place to buy the coolest, unique, handmade furniture for when you move in. No matter where you live, look no further than Manayunk to find [continue reading…]

Business

Chestnut Hill: Five Must-Try Cafes

September 27, 2016 Marie A Sechuk 0

If you are sick of standing in Starbucks’ long lines and eating its pre-made food, you should check out the cafes in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue. They are all mom-and-pop shops and unique in their [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Jesse Gardner Opens Doors to Help Save St. Laurentius Church

September 26, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy 0

Jesse Gardner is the key holder to the art gallery, Unsung Heroes . Here, at 2024 E. Arizona St., double life-sized painted portraits of firefighters hang on the walls. But on the first Friday of each [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Tennis Coach Bryan Hughes Encourages Community To Live An Active Lifestyle

September 26, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo 1

From growing up on South Eighth Street to teaching tennis at Markward Playground, South Philadelphia Tennis Association (SPTA) President Bryan Hughes has been giving back to the community he calls home. Urging people of all ages to [continue reading…]

Business

Mount Airy: Sheila Avelin Making Community Connections at Big Blue Marble Bookstore

September 23, 2016 Taylor Newstat Schwartz 0

Sheila Avelin, owner and manager of Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mount Airy, strives to maintain a cozy and accessible literary space within the fast-paced technological world. Located at 551 Carpenter Lane, Big Blue Marble is nestled in [continue reading…]

Economy

Nicetown: CDC Leader Majeedah Rashid Building a Better Community

September 23, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 1

Majeedah Rashid is the COO of the Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC), an organization dedicated to uplifting the community through education, better housing and financial stability. The Nicetown CDC has maintained that goal since its [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Five Places To Find Fitness On Frankford Avenue

September 20, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy 0

Fishtown has been recognized as one of the hottest neighborhoods to live in the city. This riverward has a booming and hip arts, drinking and food culture. After eating a warm Bavarian pretzel at Stephen Starr’s [continue reading…]

Business

South Philadelphia West: Five Salons That Specialize In Hair Braiding

September 19, 2016 Margaret E Andresen 0

South Philadelphia West is home to a varied community of residents; some owe long-time family roots to the area while others have origins from across the globe. Immigrant-owned shops catering to the specialties of home [continue reading…]

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