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Articles by Sade Naderia Canty

Mayfair

Mayfair: Reuniting the Community With a Playground

November 10, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

The Mayfair Memorial Playground is a community built park and is helping the community come together. It’s located in front of Lincoln High School on Ryan Avenue. The playground received a $80,000 grant from KaBOOM

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Mayfair: Collie Mills Never Wanted to Be a Tattoo Artist

November 2, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

Collie Mills graduated from the University of Arts in Philadelphia in 2008 with a degree in illustration. Not that he ever thought he would find a career doing what he is doing. “I never wanted to

Northeast Philadelphia

Torresdale: St. Hubert High School’s Contribution to the Pope’s Historic Visit

September 29, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

St. Hubert High School for Girls played its own part during the World Meeting of Families and the Pope’s historic visit. Among other contributions, St. Hubert’s helped paint tiles for “The Sacred Now: Faith and Family in

Mayfair

Mayfair: Mike Scotese Says, “Not Many People Know About Mayfair.” But They Should …

September 25, 2015Christina Ann Dogas and Sade Naderia Canty

Mike Scotese, president of the Mayfair Business Association, owner of the Grey Lodge Pub and co-owner of Hop Angel Brauhaus, was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. Known as “Scoats” to many of his peers, he

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