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Manayunk: Local Group Features Artists and Kid-Friendly Concert

September 12, 2012

The Spiral Bookcase and Manayunk GreenWorks were just a few of the Manayunk stores that featured local art in their shops this weekend for the neighborhood’s First Friday event. “We try to do a lot

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Plan Philly: Student Design Competition Exhibits at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture

September 11, 2012

Imagine the I-95 corridor running into Center City becoming a power-generating station. Cars would run over sensors embedded into the deck of the highway and the pressure created would then generate electricity. This creative gem,

Education

Haddington: ACHIEVEability Computer Lab Keeps Community Connected

September 11, 2012

With great concentration and precise aim, Zakee Jordan pounded away at the arrow keys on the keypad of the Dell laptop in front of him before throwing his arms above his head. “This game is

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South Philadelphia: Flag Football League Gears Up for New Season

September 11, 2012

The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League held its annual Skills Day over this past weekend. This signature event is the league’s kickoff event designed to provide an introduction of the rules for rookies, to welcome rookies into the

Fairhill

Fairhill: Residents Celebrate Feria del Barrio

September 9, 2012

Every year for the past 28 years, residents of Fairhill come out to celebrate Feria Del Barrio, one of the cities largest festivals of Latino art and culture. Located in the center of El Centro

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Manayunk: Main Street Debuts Fashion’s Night Out

September 9, 2012

For the past four years, from New York City to Paris, and London to Milan, designers and boutiques have taken part in a celebrated night of fashion to spark people’s interest in local retailers and

Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Field Offers Space For Unity

September 6, 2012

After a day of heavy downpour, students and residents alike began trickling into the Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium. The football players of Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School prepared for their practice with warm ups and

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South Philadelphia: Local Schools Benefit from Supply Drive

September 5, 2012

Backpacks, notebooks and pencils are standard items on’ back-to-school lists for young students. With lists of needed items often being long, some families struggle to send their children off for that first day of school

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Kensington: Pop’s Skate Park Provides a Sanctuary

September 5, 2012

For the past three years, Pop’s Skate Park has been a refuge for skateboarders of all ages. Located on the corner of East Hazzard Street and Trenton Avenue, the small skate park is a part

Fairhill

Fairhill: Residents Celebrate Labor Day

September 4, 2012

Victor Carrero sat in a folding picnic chair under a tent in the middle of his street with his daughter, setting up their new grill, ready to celebrate Labor Day. Carrero was not alone. In

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