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Port Richmond: Five Pubs to Go to for a Good Time

February 25, 2015 14

For many Philadelphians, a night out may not include going into Center City. Some would rather stay close to home and go to their usual haunt than hop on the El or grab an Uber [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: MAP And Philly Writers Paint Their Own Paths

January 9, 2015 0

In reaction to an increase in graffiti in the 1980s, the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network was created to eradicate the artwork from the city’s buildings, trains, bridges and anything else that graffiti artists – properly known [continue reading…]

Environment

Northwest: Built History and Natural Future Combine at Glen Fern

July 14, 2014 0

Philadelphia takes history seriously. Home to many of the nation’s “firsts,” including first brick house, first capital city and first hospital (to name a few) the “green country towne” is as overflowing with historic sites [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Congreso Partners with Comcast to Beautify the Community

June 6, 2014 0

The Latino community was out in full force for Comcast Cares Day at Congreso’s headquarters at 215 West Somerset St. in eastern North Philadelphia. The partnership between Comcast and Congreso had volunteers show up as [continue reading…]

History

Lancaster Avenue: A Year of Growth on the Historic Corridor

May 22, 2014 0

The past year has brought a lot of hope to Lancaster Avenue’s commercial corridor. The historic street has been seeing a lot of growth with the addition of new businesses and the creation of community [continue reading…]

Crime

Lancaster Avenue: District Attorney’s Office to Seize Former Women’s Medical Society Building

May 20, 2014 1

The District Attorney’s Office of Philadelphia has entered into the early stages of seizing 3801 Lancaster Avenue, formerly known as the Women’s Medical Society. Nearly a year after the notorious Dr. Kermit Gosnell was convicted [continue reading…]

Education

Bridesburg: Five Places You Need To Know

February 19, 2014 1

The Bridesburg neighborhood is a small area full of pride, sitting next to the Delaware River just south and east of Philadelphia’s Northeast. With a median household income average of around $43,000 and a population [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Roxborough: Bethany Lutheran Church Reaches Out

November 21, 2013 0

Among the residential areas of Roxborough, on the corner of Martin and Pechin streets, sits a towering stone structure called Bethany Lutheran Church. The church is home to a small community of faithful who live [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Whitman: Vacant Lot to be Renovated into Proposed Casino

September 9, 2013 0

On the northeast border of the Whitman neighborhood lies t Snyder Plaza and Columbus Commons, two shopping centers filled with a variety of stores such as Marshall’s, Lowes and Ikea. Restaurants like Champp’s and Longhorn [continue reading…]

Housing

West Poplar: Developer Builds Homes Close to Center City

June 19, 2013 0

Vacant lots are being transformed into contemporary townhouses as developer Lawrence Rust completes his plans for Spring Arts Point. Since coming up with the idea nine years ago, Rust used his background in construction to build homes [continue reading…]

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