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Environment

East Passyunk: After Success In South Philly, Brothers Expand Grocery Business

May 2, 2016 Abigail Durey 0

More than six years ago, two brothers dove into their savings and maxed out their credit cards to follow their passion and share it with the people around them. “There was a demand for a […]

Crime

South Philly: Police Athletic League Provides A Safe Haven For Youths

March 29, 2016 Abigail Durey and Amber Clay 1

The Police Athletic League of Philadelphia was created in 1947 by a police sergeant who wanted to create a baseball team made up of neighborhood kids who wanted to play. Since then, PAL has worked […]

Immigration

South Philly: Retro Video Game Lover Opens Shop For People Who Love Tech

March 15, 2016 Abigail Durey and Amber Clay 1

“I’ve made a lot of friends – the customers that come, most of the time they’re really good friends,” said Oscar Sosa Tapia, owner of King DVDs and Video Games. Kings DVDs and Video Games […]

Education

South Philadelphia: Former Teacher Helps Others Work with Young People

February 10, 2016 Abigail Durey and Amber Clay 0

Andrea DiMola, a former math teacher, is now the director of the Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative (SEPC). DiMola was born and raised in South Jersey. She received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics at The College of William and Mary, […]

Food

South Philly: Five Places to Satisfy Any Meal of the Day

January 25, 2016 Amber Clay and Abigail Durey 0

South Philly hosts a number of good eateries that are worth trying out, and the further south you, go the more food gems you’ll find. Whether you’re trying to get some breakfast, lunch, dinner, or […]

Recent Posts

  • East Falls: Community Organizations At Odds With Each Other
    February 1, 2019  1
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    January 30, 2019  0
  • Mayfair: Dance Moves Between Cultures
    January 29, 2019  0
  • Mayfair: Store Owner Builds Bridges Between Cultures
    January 28, 2019  0
  • Roxborough: Schuylkill Center and NaturePHL Program Connect Residents to Local Green Spaces
    January 25, 2019  0
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