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Northern Liberties

Crime

Northern Liberties: Community Concerned About Safety After Fatal Shooting

June 12, 2012

Residents of Northern Liberties voiced concerns about the need for an increased police presence in the wake of a shooting yesterday outside a popular bar and restaurant in their neighborhood. The victim, Maurice Kimble of

Environment

Northern Liberties: Residents Receive Free Rain Barrels to Reduce Stormwater Runoff

April 11, 2012

The City of Philadelphia is taking strides to address stormwater runoff that has been polluting and eroding creeks and rivers, including the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. The Energy Coordinating Agency and Philadelphia Water Department have

Economy

Northern Liberties: Shop Owner Takes Pride in Business Ventures

March 21, 2012

Philadelphia is emerging from rundown outskirts to a new uptown feel with the help of local shop owners planning to defend the crown of the city and help the planning commission revamp and realize they

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Philadelphia Freelancers Have a Home at Devnuts

February 21, 2011

Devnuts, located in a 3,000-square-foot collaborative workspace in Northern Liberties, is an organization started in the spring of 2007 by former Drexel students Chris Alfano and John Fazio. Briefly, Devnuts welcomes freelance web developers and

Featured Stories

Northern Liberties: Gardening with Fish

June 2, 2010

It’s the end of spring and heading toward summer. All of the plants are coming into bloom. Everywhere you can see small and large urban gardens throughout the city. All plant life seems to be

Featured Stories

Northern Liberties: Pet Expo Seeks Homes for Rescued Dogs

May 27, 2010

Man’s best friend is one of the victims of the downturn in the economy. Many families have had to make the difficult decision to give up their beloved pet for adoption to an animal shelter or

Economy

Northern Liberties: Small Businesses Coping with Recession

February 7, 2010

https://vimeo.com/18393495] The buzz surrounding the project helped attract a diverse group of more than 30 small businesses to the Piazza’s commercial space, including restaurants, galleries, boutiques and a record store. But when the Piazza finally

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