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HomeAuthorsAlexander Bonner

Articles by Alexander Bonner

Education

West Passyunk: Saint Monica’s Cares For Community At All Stages of Life

September 28, 2017 Alexander Bonner 0

Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, located on the corner of 17th and Ritner streets in South Philadelphia, has been serving the Catholic community for decades with weekly mass and confessions, as well as community programs that [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Hand-Poke Tattoos Driven By Ancient Spirituality

June 19, 2017 Alexander Bonner 0

Cultural appropriation is a hot topic in today’s world as people become more and more aware of diversity and the challenges faced by minority groups all around the globe. And the world of tattooing is [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Places for After-Midnight Bites

June 12, 2017 Alexander Bonner 0

When people think about late night food in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, many jump immediately to the thought of Pat’s and Geno’s steaks. The west side of South Broad Street, however, [continue reading…]

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