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Casinos: UNITE HERE Philadelphia Stands Up for SugarHouse Employees

April 8, 2014 tub10245 0

While the still-undecided final location of Philadelphia’s second gaming license dominates the local casino conversation, all is not quiet at the renovating SugarHouse. Philly’s first casino is attracting some recent notice because of renewed efforts [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Five People Making a Difference

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Community involvement is very prevalent in the Fairmount neighborhood. Being an up-and-coming area, many of the residents and business owners have different levels of experience in the neighborhood, but many agree that the residents tend [continue reading…]

Education

Health Beat: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014 tub10245 0

When looking at health issues in Philadelphia, many people stand out as making a difference in the field. There are a plethora of people trying improve well-being through healthy eating establishments, wellness places, urban farms [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia

East Passyunk: Four People Making a Difference

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East Passyunk is well known for its restaurants, local markets, mom and pop shops, boutiques, bakeries and corner bars. The neighborhood is easily one of the most desirable places to live in the city of [continue reading…]

Education

Southwest Philly: 5 People Making a Difference

April 7, 2014 tub10245 0

Though residents of Southwest Philadelphia deal with tough issues like urban blight, gun violence and food deserts, individuals and organizations are working to improve the neighborhoods. Dozens of community churches and daycare centers line the [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Allegheny West: Merchants Association Builds Up The Business Corridor

April 7, 2014 tub10245 0

For more than four decades, the North 22nd Street Merchants Association has dedicated its services to businesses along the corridor that stretches from Lehigh Avenue to Allegheny Avenue along 22nd Street. Since the 1970s, economic struggles [continue reading…]

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Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: ‘Miracle on 63rd Street’ Aids Those in Need

April 7, 2014 tub10245 1

Located on Cobbs Creek Parkway in West Philadelphia, the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County serves as a temporary residence and rehabilitation center for people in need. Affectionately known as the “Miracle on 63rd Street,” [continue reading…]

Pennsport

Pennsport: Five People Making A Difference

April 7, 2014 tub10245 1

South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities.  The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere to flourish. Pennsport and its adjoining neighborhoods reap the [continue reading…]

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Environment

The Waterfront: Friends Organization Works to Improve Schuylkill River Park

April 4, 2014 tub10245 0

Nestled between Spruce and Lombard streets, running next to the Schuylkill River, the Schuylkill River Park is a green sight for sore eyes tired of the urban landscape only blocks away. In addition to open [continue reading…]

Crime

Northwest Philadelphia: East Stafford Street Bucking The System

April 4, 2014 tub10245 1

The area around the intersection of Chew and Chelten avenues is one of the most crime-infested sections of East Germantown. Although the surrounding area is characterized by crime and drug-related activities, the quiet 900 block of [continue reading…]

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