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Kingsessing: Through Teamwork, Coach Teaches More Than Football To Youth

November 3, 2017 Angela Gervasi

As a sixth grade student, Dontae Privette walked by the Kingsessing Recreation Center every day to get to school. “I’ve always just been connected to Kingsessing and this neighborhood,” said Privette, who grew up nearby

Amateur Sports

Juniata Park: Local Dart League Aims To Build A Community Within The Community

September 26, 2017 Kevin Hayes

The game of darts, for almost everyone that plays, is a fun way to pass the time at a bar, something to occupy the hand not cradling a beer. For many, it develops into a

Amateur Sports

Port Richmond: Philadelphia Skateboard Academy Helping On And Off The Board

August 25, 2017 Jared Phillips

It started in 2005 with ten kids, ten boards and ten helmets for ten weeks. “If you told me ten years ago we’d be working for the city of Philadelphia promoting and developing skateboarding programs,

Amateur Sports

Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

August 25, 2017 Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods–  Next City released a report listing Mayfair among a half dozen

Amateur Sports

Kensington: A Free More-Than-Just-Soccer Camp

August 16, 2017 Bob Stewart

As the sun rises on Hissey Playground at C Street and Indiana Avenue there’s usually a bit of a mess. Being in the shadow of the unofficial heroin capital of the region, Department of Recreation

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Point Breeze: Rock Paper Scissors, Soul Fitness And More Events This Week

July 24, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  District Community Meeting: Monday, July 24, 5-7 p.m. – 17th District Police

Amateur Sports

Mayfair: Free Movies And Concerts, Benefit Programs Enrollment Assistance (Again!), And More This Week

July 24, 2017 Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Skating Through the Decades — Monday, July 24, 5-9:30 p.m.  (Rolling Thunder Skating

Allegheny

Amateur Sports: Roller Derby Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

July 13, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

When reminiscing about the storied sports history of Philadelphia, roller derby isn’t exactly one of the first things that comes to mind. Despite its turbulent swings in popularity, the sport’s history in Philadelphia dates back

Amateur Sports

Parkside: A New Fence and Growing Gardens at the Pump Track.

July 10, 2017 Charles Frenette

The Philly Pump Track on Parkside Avenue offers a different bicycle riding experience. It’s called pumping. The idea is to use your body and momentum to propel your way through the track without pedaling. But

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: The City Unites over Soccer

July 5, 2017 Tracy Yatsko

The city will host the second annual Philadelphia International Unity Cup , a 48-team regional, World Cup soccer-style tournament, this fall with the final match set to take place at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 11. In addition to

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