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Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Arch Enemy Forming Alliances with Local Artists

June 21, 2016 Allison Christine Clark

In the midst of inspecting the new paintings to adorn his walls, art director Patrick Shillenn snapped his fingers in revelation and then stepped back behind a wall to adjust the room lighting to properly complement the

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Sports Groups are Important for Mental Health

June 17, 2016 Andrew J Knight

The physical benefits of sports and exercise have long been established. Staying active can help fight disease, improve your immune system and show better character traits to help you develop as a person. But what about

Business

Old City: Where You’re Never Too Spoiled

June 16, 2016 Gabrielle E Vinogradov

Rene Galvin opened Never Too Spoiled in 2008 as a seasonal shop in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin. Galvin opened the small storefront mostly to run Internet sales out of but after falling in love with it, she

City Hall

Politics: Committee Of Seventy Works to Improve City Government

June 7, 2016 Ryan C Snowden

It is no secret that Philadelphia has been marred by political scandals and corruption throughout its storied past. From the Abscam sting to the controversies surrounding Mayor Street’s administration, from Vince Fumo’s conviction to current allegations against State Senator

Center City

Politics: Criminal Justice Reform Committee Focuses On Psychology

June 6, 2016 Ryan C Snowden

The Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform met last month in the City Council chambers. Co-chairs Curtis Jones Jr. of City Council, retired Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the head of the Defender Association

Featured Stories

Old City: Animals Go From PAWS to Pethood

June 6, 2016 Gabrielle E Vinogradov

In 2006, the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Association (PACCA) euthanized 90 percent of the animals that were brought to them. In an effort to ratify the high frequency of euthanasia and provide a better alternative,

Callowhill

Callowhill: Jaime Salm and Mio Culture

June 6, 2016 Daniel John Newhart

In 1997, Jaime Salm moved to the United States from Colombia with a creative eye for design and a strong value for environmental protection. It wasn’t until after college that he would merge the concepts

Amateur Sports

Fishtown: ZogSportsPHL Giving Back to Charity Through Amateur Sports

June 2, 2016 Andrew J Knight

On the Morning of 9/11, Robert Herzog was on his way to work. His office building was located on the 96th floor of World Trade Center One (North Tower). That morning, he did things he

Business

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

June 1, 2016 Andreas M Dienner

When Jim Kenney was elected mayor in late 2015, it remained to be seen what direction he intended to take Philadelphia. After campaigning on education reform and job outlook improvement, voters were anxious to see

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

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