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Business

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

June 1, 2016Andreas 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, 2016Allison Christine Clark and

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

Center City

Logan Square: “Like Living and Having a Classroom Outside of The Classroom”

May 31, 2016Alexandra Menzione and Paul Klein

The Logan Square Neighborhood Association is an all-volunteer community organization comprised of residents and organizations in the Logan Square area who hope to keep the area a beautiful and safe place to live and visit.

Featured Stories

Logan Square: Five Spots Being Revitalized With The Vine Street Expressway Project

May 26, 2016Paul Klein and

Logan Square has experienced a recent construction boom, which has created many road closures and traffic detours, but also a hope of renewal for the city’s infrastructure. Many projects have been started in recent months,

Environment

Sustainable Living: Five Eco-Friendly Businesses in Philadelphia

May 25, 2016Daniel John Newhart and

When a business is sustainable, its practices demonstrate how to make a profit while also promoting, addressing and being conscious of environmental issues. Here are a few businesses that focus their mission not only on making money but

Environment

Old City: Miles Butler Builds Community to Save The Planet

May 24, 2016Alexa 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

Business

Center City: A Look at The State of Our Infrastructure

May 13, 2016Daniel T. Pelligrine and

For generations, Philadelphia has been a city of residents and commuters, creating a diverse city with a bustling downtown district and thriving satellite commercial centers connected by the original grid of surface streets and the

Arts and Entertainment

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

May 12, 2016Joseph 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, 2016Jane Babian and

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, 2016Joseph 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,

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