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Podcast: A Space Designed to Help Residents Stress Less is Opening in the City

May 31, 2019 Christopher Malo

The Stress Less Space is an intentional space in Philadelphia for women to recharge and relax away from the chaos of their everyday life. “As a stress management coach I’ve had the chance to speak

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Center City

Podcast: As the City’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens, Can it Offer Help for Those Suffering from Mental Illness?

May 17, 2019 Christopher Malo

Center City’s first medical marijuana dispensary has opened its door. Beyond/Hello is located at 12th and Samson streets. It’s one of 50 medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the state. “We offer all acceptable products which

Center City

Chinatown: Committee Rejects Proposal to Legalize Unregistered Apartments

April 17, 2019 Christine Quach

The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)’s planning committee rejected a proposal to legalize unregistered apartments above Ly Jen Therapy Salons at 121 N. 11th St. on March 12. The current owners of the building presented

Amateur Sports

Chinatown: Growing Through Sportsmanship and Service

March 25, 2019 Christine Quach

The first time Thang Van stepped onto the basketball court at the Philadelphia Suns’ rec center, he felt unsure. He didn’t consider himself to be very athletic at the time, as he was more interested

Business

Spring Garden: Mayor’s Office Of Black Male Engagement Hosts Community Conversation

December 21, 2018 Hadiyah Weaver

On Thursday, Nov. 29, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) hosted its My Brother’s Keeper event which featured a conversation on Economic, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. The event was a part of the City’s Community

Business

Chinatown: Navigating Change, Growth And Development

December 14, 2018 Grace Shallow

Crafted by artists from Tianjin, China and coated with tiles manufactured in Philadelphia, the Friendship Gate on 10th and Arch streets symbolizes a kinship between two cities that are nearly 7,000 miles apart. In 1984,

Business

Chinatown: Navigating Change, Growth And Development

December 14, 2018 Grace Shallow

Crafted by artists from Tianjin, China and coated with tiles manufactured in Philadelphia, the Friendship Gate on 10th and Arch streets symbolizes a kinship between two cities that are nearly 7,000 miles apart. In 1984,

Center City

Center City: Four Groups Organize LOVE Park Rally Against Transgender Discrimination

October 29, 2018 Simone Stancil

Chants of, “Stand up! Fight back!” echoed throughout LOVE Park on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Hundreds gathered to vocalize their concerns about recent threats to transgender civil rights and to show support for the transgender community.

Center City

City Hall: POWER Urges City Council To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour

October 22, 2018 Simone Stancil

Members of the Philadelphia POWER community (pictured above) gathered at City Hall council chambers to voice their concerns and support the introduction of living wage legislation on Thursday, Sept. 27. The measure, if approved, will

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Painted Bride Arts Center Is Committed To Creating A New Mission For The Community

October 19, 2018 Dee Patel

Although the beloved, mosaic-covered structure in Old City will not be getting a historic designation, The Painted Bride is making new plans. The art center’s executive director, Laurel Raczka, is seeking new ways to sustain

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