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City Hall: Long Road Ahead For New Manufacturing Chief

October 3, 2014

Michael Cooper was recently appointed director of the Office of Manufacturing and Industry for the City of Philadelphia, working out of the Commerce Department. He left his role as vice president of market development for the “quasi

Chinatown

Chinatown: Five Types of Authentic Chinese Foods You Need to Try

October 3, 2014

Food diversity is a part of the Chinese culture due to the abundance of local resources in the different areas of China. When Chinese immigrants came to America, they brought their cooking styles along with

Amateur Sports

Sports: Five Places to Catch a Premier League Match

October 2, 2014

Recently named the 10th most miserable sports city in the United States, many Philadelphia sports fans have looked beyond the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Union for enjoyable sports viewing. Chickie’s and Pete’s and XFINITY

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Record Stores Keeping Vinyl Alive

September 25, 2014

The City of Brotherly Love is musically rich, historically and currently. Chubby Checker was raised in South Philadelphia. Hall and Oates, the duo famous for penning and performing the soulful Rich Girl, call Philly their hometown.

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Are a Force For Change

September 24, 2014

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (at right), located at 1020 South St, has stood as a visual staple in the community for years. Education and Outreach Manager Olivia Edlund (above) has been working off and on at the

Center City

Center City: The Veterans Advisory Commission, a One-stop Shop for Vets

September 23, 2014

On the door to Room 127 on the ground floor of City Hall, the “5 p.m.” closing time sign is peeling off. Scott Brown, director of the Veterans Advisory Commission, leads the agency established by

Arts and Entertainment

Chinatown North/Loft District: “The Arts and Culture Scene is One of the Foundations in This Area,” says Gary Reuben

September 19, 2014

As a real-estate developer and architect, Gary Reuben (above) can be found making a living through his work as the owner and operator of the Wolf Building, on Callowhill at 12th Street. After purchasing the building

South Street

South of South: Mixed Reactions to CHOP Expansion

July 15, 2014

Now that the Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s plans to add more than two million square feet of office space onto Schuylkill Avenue, residents in the area have weighed in.

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: R5 Productions Finds Permanent Home At First Unitarian Church Basement

July 2, 2014

Mike McKee took to the basement stage of the First Unitarian Church with his Philly-based punk band Kill the Man Who Questions for the last time on April 21st, 2002. Today, he’s the church’s communications

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: A History Of Acceptance At The First Unitarian Church

July 2, 2014

On any given afternoon, a whole slew of activities will be taking place at Philadelphia’s First Unitarian Church. Renters at the church include two daycare operations, an adult wrestling club and a girls charm school.

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