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Waterfront: A Church in Manayunk Aims to Offer ‘Something Different’

November 18, 2014

Epic Church is not your typical house of worship. In fact, its motto is “Something different.” So what makes Epic Church so different? Well, for starters, the service takes place in a Manayunk movie theater where

Economy

Old City: Philly’s First All Women’s Co-Working Space Opens

November 12, 2014

The Hive, a women’s only co-working space located in Old City, recently opened its doors for its first community event. In honor of  Boss’s Day, about two dozen dressed-for-success women gathered at 222B Race Street,

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Illstyle & Peace Productions Dances to Spread Anti-Bullying Message

November 10, 2014

Some people dance for the love of the art while others dance to stay fit. Some people dance to make a living and others dance to let off steam. However, Illstyle & Peace Productions dances

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Words are Mightier Than the Sword for Veterans

November 10, 2014

Lamont B. Steptoe said that when he returned from Vietnam, he was ready to buy a gun. In the wake of a much-debated war, the veteran was so frustrated with his country that he said

Center City

Center City: Camouflage Inside The Union League

November 7, 2014

The Union League of Philadelphia has always had ties to the military, beginning with its inception in 1862 to support Abraham Lincoln and the Union. The elite, members-only club is continuing this tradition through its

Center City

Education: Offering Guidance and a Helping Hand to Homeless Students

November 7, 2014

During high school, Alfred Quarles (above) dreamed of becoming a chef and serving those living a luxurious lifestyle. Now he does the opposite, serving children in the School District of Philadelphia who lack the most basic necessities,

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Meet Isaiah Zagar, the Mosaic Man

November 4, 2014

Anyone who knows Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar will tell you that he is a storyteller at heart. His stories are told through the jagged and shimmering pieces of tile, glass and what some would consider

Amateur Sports

Center City: Discover Flat Track Roller Derby Through the Philly Roller Girls

October 27, 2014

Combining fast-paced skating, hard blocks and nights filled with entertainment is what the Philly Roller Girls do best. Since its launch nine years ago, the Philly Roller Girls have been looking to give flat track

Chinatown

Loft District: Creating Green Space on The Old Rail Line.

October 24, 2014

Sarah McEneaney is a painter in the Loft District who began the Reading Viaduct Project in 2003 along with John Struble, a woodworker who also lives in the neighborhood. The project merged with Friends of

Center City

Education: New Study Finds Music Lessons Improve Academic Performance

October 23, 2014

Play on Philly, a nonprofit after-school organization, teaches orchestra and band music to students from underserved communities. The group released preliminary results of an independent study in September that indicated its program helps reduce student absences and improve

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