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Featured Stories

Olney: United Methodist Plants Roots in Community

October 23, 2013 0

In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition, Solid Rock United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature free [continue reading…]

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Pennsport: The Guerilla Ultima Brunch Experience

October 23, 2013 0

A sit-in food truck just became the new Sunday brunch. Guerilla Ultima, run by Chef Robert Legget, is an American BBQ food truck in Philadelphia. Like any other mobile restaurant in the city, it makes [continue reading…]

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Port Richmond: Second Saturdays Closes With A Bang

October 22, 2013 0

Port Richmond locals enjoyed the final “Second Saturdays” event of the season on October 12. The monthly street festival created by a board of Port Richmond locals kicked off in August. Activities included face painting, [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Tomato Trot Brings Breath of Fresh Air

October 22, 2013 0

Whether you frequent the area or have just stopped by for a visit over the weekend, you probably heard about the breath of fresh air that Manayunk’s own Couch Tomato Café and Bistro has brought [continue reading…]

Center City

City Hall: New App Aims to Connect Communities

October 22, 2013 0

The city announced last week a new mobile and web application for its PhillyRising Collaborative. PhillyRising, which is run through the Managing Director’s Office, targets high-crime areas where there are quality of life concerns and [continue reading…]

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Fishtown: Philadelphia Sculpture Gym Works to Promote Local Art

October 21, 2013 0

[vimeo 77004288] Located in the heart of Fishtown, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym offers Philadelphians a place to both view various forms of amazing local art and an outlet to create some of their own. Founded in [continue reading…]

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Newbold: reNEW Yoga Space Promotes Happiness in Point Breeze

October 21, 2013 0

New vibes are flowing into Point Breeze with Newbold’s newest yoga space, reNew Yoga Studio, at 1508 Moore Street. In an aromatic, light-filled room freshened with eucalyptus and nag champa incense, students can relax and take [continue reading…]

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Mt. Airy: Serving “Food Awareness” at Wine Thief Bistro

October 21, 2013 0

In a cozy bistro on Germantown Avenue, food awareness is the idea behind every dish. The owners Mount Airy’s Wine Thief, Sophie and Chris Simpson, have embraced the idea of “you are what you eat.” [continue reading…]

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Frankford: Ghosts in a Civil War Museum

October 18, 2013 0

“This building does have ghosts,” said Hugh Boyle, executive director at the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library in Frankford. Built in 1976 by its original owner, Dr. John Ruan, this civil war [continue reading…]

Center City

Old City: Park Sites Re-open After Federal Shutdown

October 18, 2013 George W. Miller 0

With the federal government ending the shutdown late Wednesday, the Liberty Bell pavilion and  Independence Hall reopened for visitors yesterday. National Park Rangers removed the closure signs and barricades as the sites resumed normal operation.

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