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Northeast: Catholic High Schools Mixed About Pope

September 28, 2015 pnadmin

George Todt looked at Archbishop Ryan High School’s rear grounds as he reflected on Pope John Paul II’s Oct. 3, 1979 visit to Philadelphia. John Paul II had come to a city where 1 million

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Fairmount: Pope Visit Disrupted Wake Up Yoga’s Routine

September 28, 2015 pnadmin

The Papal visit had some businesses stressing out about the crowds and disruptions – even Wake Up Yoga in Fairmount. While normally offering a variety of weekend classes to help people relieve stress, the facility

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South Philadelphia: Five Hobby Shops To Pique Your Interest

September 24, 2015 Kathryn A Stellato

South Philadelphia is known for its diverse residents. It’s no surprise the area also has a wide range of specialty shops. Whether you’re new to the area, or a native who just wants to try

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North Philadelphia: St. Joseph’s Prep Football Coach Gabriel Infante Empowers Boys to Become Men

September 17, 2015 pnadmin

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School head football coach Gabriel Infante (above) holds a 41-18 record over five seasons. That includes two consecutive PIAA AAAA State Championships. He previously served as the head coach at Paramus Catholic High

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Kensington: Local Teacher Uses Soccer To Positively Influence His Community’s Youth

September 17, 2015 pnadmin

Jim Hardy is more than your average high school teacher. He is the leader of the Kensington Soccer Club, a local organization that grew out of the teacher’s passion for the game and for the

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Amateur Sports: John DiSciasio Wants You to Try Disc Golf at Sedgley Woods

September 14, 2015 pnadmin

John A. DiSciascio is the executive director of The Friends of Sedgley Woods, which runs Sedgley Woods disc golf course in Fairmount Park. He helps maintain the disc golf course, stage tournaments and work with

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Francisville: Nick Dobkowski Says Rec Center Offers More Than Fun and Games

September 14, 2015 pnadmin

For the past year, Nick Dobkowski has been using his master’s degree in urban studies from Eastern University – and previous experience at recreation centers like Clemente and Vare – to, as he said, “not

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Amateur Sports: 4 Places to Play for the Love of the Game

September 10, 2015 pnadmin

In high school, sports were considered an extracurricular activity. Once the “glory days” are over, continuing to play those sports is strictly for the love of the game. No matter who you are or where

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Logan: Local Legend Gives Back, Inspires Youth Through Basketball

July 14, 2015

Barrett Playground, located at 8th Street and Duncannon Avenue, is a haven for many of the youth in Logan. The playground is also the official location of the annual Marvin Kilgore Basketball Camp. This August

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Logan: Outreach Program Disguises Life Lessons Within Neighborhood Pastime

July 14, 2015

Every summer, Bringing Everyone Together (BET) holds its Powerball basketball league for children ages 14 and under at Logan Elementary School, located at 1700 Lindley Ave. It gives the mentors at BET an opportunity to

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