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Northwest Philadelphia: Five Places to Know

February 24, 2014Saleem Ahmed

The Northwest Philadelphia area includes the neighborhoods of Germantown, Manayunk, East Falls, Roxborough, Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Fairmount, Ridge Avenue and West Oak Lane.  Within this large part of town, there are many places of

Arts and Entertainment

Pennsport: Five Places You Need To Know

February 21, 2014tub10245

Pennsport is South Philadelphia’s spot along the Delaware. This stretch of prime waterfront property sits nestled between Washington and Snyder avenues and east of Sixth Street. Compared to other parts of Philadelphia, it can appear

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Northeast Philly: Five Eateries to Know

February 21, 2014tub10245

 The Northeast is home to some of Philly’s best eats. Other parts of the city pride themselves on some of Philly’s food staples, but the Northeast has a wonderful cuisine as well. We took a

Center City

Casinos: Five Places You Need to Know

February 20, 2014tub10245

SugarHouse Casino in Fishtown may soon have some company, as five groups are vying for the coveted second Philadelphia casino license currently on offer by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The suitability hearings have just

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Places to Know in Philadelphia

February 20, 2014

Forget about the big leagues and places like Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center because when it comes to amateur sports in Philadelphia, these five places are all you need to know. The

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Newbold: Four Defining Spots of the ‘New’ South Philly

February 20, 2014

There’s nothing new about Newbold, per se. It is, after all, a longstanding Point Breeze neighborhood that just happens to sport some new digs. But rising home sales prices of 13.3 percent in the area, coupled with

Featured Stories

The Philadelphia Waterfront: Places To Know On The Delaware

February 20, 2014

The Delaware River Waterfront is in the midst of a complete transformation. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, along with the Philadelphia Port Authority and private investors, are helping to transform neglected piers and waterfront property

Fairmount

Health Beat: Unique Fitness Studios

February 20, 2014tub10245

As more people partake in different health and fitness trends, it stands as no shock fitness studios in Philadelphia are looking for different ways to spice up a work out. Those who find running on

Education

Bridesburg: Five Places You Need To Know

February 19, 2014

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

Education

Northwest Philadelphia: Five Places You Need to Know

February 19, 2014tub10245

The neighborhoods in Northwest Philadelphia are unique to the city. With signature cobblestone roads, rowhomes and Colonial-style architecture, this region represents historical Philadelphia’s journey to the present. Organizations and iconic sites in areas like Germantown

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