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Old City

Old City: Carriage Driver Turned Teacher

June 1, 2016 Allison Christine Clark

Kelly Filbert is a horse carriage driver in Old City. Being a horse carriage driver has made her find a love for history. She wants to pass her knowledge on to everyone who steps into

Environment

Old City: Miles Butler Builds Community to Save The Planet

May 24, 2016 Alexa R Zizzi

As a lifelong activist and a current leader in Philadelphia’s sustainability community, Miles Butler has dedicated most of his life toward spreading knowledge and awareness of environmental protection. Raised in Mt. Airy, Butler lived in Massachusetts

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: The Clay Studio Molds Ceramic Artists, Young and Older

May 12, 2016 Joseph William McDougall

The Clay Studio has been a pivotal part of the Old City Art scene for more than 40 years. The Clay Studio welcomes both professionals and new comers alike to experience the ceramic arts in

Government

Northern Liberties: Gift of Life Helps Change Lives Through Organ Donation

May 11, 2016 Jane Babian

An average of nearly 500 people die annually waiting for an organ transplant in Pennsylvania. The Gift of Life Donor program, located in Northern Liberties, helps connect thousands of patients in eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern

Arts and Entertainment

Society Hill: The Head & The Hand Press Provides Indie Publishing for Writers

May 11, 2016 Joseph William McDougall

Based out of the historic Physick House in Society Hill, The Head & the Hand Press is providing an opportunity for Philadelphia writers to make history of their own. Founded in 2012 by Nic Esposito,

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Gallery Highlights Unique Art of Wood Turning

April 11, 2016 Sarah Elizabeth Sweigart

As a lathe rotates the wood, an artist applies a carving tool to shape his or her masterpiece, careful not to make a mistake and have to change the piece or start over again. This subtractive art

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents Classic Plays With a Twist

March 22, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant

A recent production by Mauckingbird Theatre Company was set in the 17th century, complete with all the attire, mannerisms and dialogue of the day — and a cell phone. It’s that type of modern twist on classic plays that reflects the origin

Abandoned Property

Amateur Sports: Nonprofits Help Homeless Beyond Athletics

December 18, 2015 Stephen T Godwin

Street Soccer USA On any given night in the United States, there are approximately 564,708 people who are counted as homeless. On any given night in this country, there are also 39,907 unaccompanied youth between

Business

Old City: Non-traditional Bridal Shop Offers One-on-One Service

November 5, 2015 pnadmin

Bridal fashion receives a fun, new twist at Lovely Bride, an Old City boutique that specializes in non-traditional gowns featuring indie designers from Etsy along with the classic names in the industry. Non-traditional in bridal

Center City

Old City: Job Itzkowitz and Old City District are Maintaining Historic Features, While Adapting for the Future

October 1, 2015 Jasmine A. Smith

On the surface, Old City may seem like a neighborhood free of problems. It has a booming commercial district and it sits adjacent to Independence Mall, one of the busiest tourist areas in the city.

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