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Articles by Mariam Dembele

Featured Stories

Northwest: The Craft Beer Industry Is Booming. Here’s Why.

June 6, 2017 Mariam Dembele 0

Twenty years ago, when Philly entrepreneur Harry Renner and restaurateur Michael Rose decided to open up a brewpub in a former cotton mill factory on Main Street, they didn’t know what to expect. They were one [continue reading…]

Manayunk

Wissahickon: Nation’s Third-Oldest Canoe Club Treads On

May 23, 2017 Mariam Dembele 0

The Wissahickon area features a little known gem that has remained afloat for more than a century. Philadelphia Canoe Club, open since 1905, is the third oldest paddling club in the United States. The club [continue reading…]

Northwest Philadelphia

Northwest Philadelphia: Bee Population Declines Despite BeeKeeping’s Rise In Popularity

May 22, 2017 Mariam Dembele 0

Meet Adam Schreiber, one of the many Philadelphians who has fallen in love with beekeeping. Schreiber got his start with beekeeping nearly eight years ago in 2009 when a friend recommended the hobby to him. [continue reading…]

Roxborough

Roxborough: Retired Firefighter’s Antique Store Gives New Life To Old Kitchen Appliances

April 12, 2017 Mariam Dembele 1

About 20 years ago, Rich Boris’ life took a turn to the past. Boris started working as a security guard at a shop on Main Street in Roxborough after retiring from the Philadelphia Fire Department. [continue reading…]

Roxborough

Roxborough: Local Resident Works Tirelessly To Preserve Roxborough

April 12, 2017 Mariam Dembele 0

Retired social worker Donald Simon is an avid proponent for his community. Simon works tirelessly to ensure it remains the way he and his neighbors believe it should be. When he’s not spending his time playing [continue reading…]

Business

Manayunk: Seven Niche Shops Bringing The Community Together

April 11, 2017 Mariam Dembele 1

Customers and shop owners along Main Street say the area embodies the “Cheers” mentality – it’s a place where “everybody knows your name.” The street is packed with small specialty businesses run by people who [continue reading…]

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