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Featured Stories

Mantua: Jannie’s Place Aims to Assist Homeless Women and Children

September 28, 2011

What once existed as an indication of neglect, a vacant lot at 617 N. 40th St., is now a sign of redevelopment and sustainability in Parkside. A three-story affordable housing project for homeless women and

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: English Language Learners

September 28, 2011

On back-to-school night last Wednesday, Xiumei Jing entered the lobby of George W. Nebinger School with a small entourage. Flanked on one side by sons Ricky and Roy Lin, a trusty confidante spoke in Chinese

Arts and Entertainment

Technically Philly: GrownManTV Launches Website to Make You Laugh

September 28, 2011

  Fueled by the minds of two quick-witted friends, GrownManTV has provided the Internet world with comical videos through its website and YouTube channel. Ryan Kelly and Juan Vasquez, the brains behind the operation, have

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Northeast Represented at Philly Fringe Festival

September 27, 2011

The annual Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe brings thousands of performing artists from around the world to the city to showcase their acts and talents. For some, it is an once-in-a-lifetime experience and

Featured Stories

Parkside: Bridge Reconstruction Begins; Neighborhood Hopes for Revitalization

September 27, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29354443] Ten, 15, 20 — the exact number of years since they could drive across the 40th and 41st street bridges is beyond memory for Parkside residents, but many say it’s been too long. The

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Mantua: Local Animals Get a Second Chance

September 26, 2011

Veterinarians are skilled in medical and surgical treatments to attend to the needs of animals. Many vets have a great passion for animals and take great pleasure in improving an animal’s life. Three veterinary students

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Goals for the School Year

September 23, 2011

With the new school year only a few weeks old at L.P Hill Elementary School in Strawberry Mansion, the administrators already have goals they hope to reach. “The number one goal is to always provide

Fairhill

Fairhill: Tabernacle Missionary Church Donates Food to Needy

September 23, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29492699] Loud shouts of jubilation amidst sounds of jangling tambourines reverberated throughout the quiet neighborhood of Fairhill last Saturday afternoon. A group of around 30 churchgoers danced and sang religious tunes on the corner of

Featured Stories

Technically Philly: PennApps Provides Opportunities for Student Programmers

September 23, 2011

PennApps, a student computer science group at the University of Pennsylvania in its third year of existence, has become known for its bi-annual hackathons, competition where students from Penn and other local universities have 48

Education

South Philadelphia: Community Partnerships Foster Growth at Nebinger School

September 22, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29354958] For nearly 11 years, Rebecca Phelan could see a fortress from her home on Kimball Street in Queen Village. Phelan’s home neighbors George W. Nebinger School, located at Built in 1925, the school doesn’t

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