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Olney: Abu Edwards Says He’s Always Felt ‘Pushed to Advocate for People’

November 4, 2015Rovell S Vialva

Dressed sharply in a dark suit and tie, Abu Edwards sat adjacent to Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Judge Paul P. Panepinto. The room emanated ceremony, muted in tone and tenor, with rows of

North Philadelphia: The Uptown Theater Could Become Concert Venue Again

October 30, 2015Rob DiRienzo

The Uptown Theater is undergoing renovations that could allow it to re-open as a concert venue. The theater, located on north Broad Street just north of Temple University’s main campus, hosted musical legends like the

Strawberry Mansion: Neighborhood High School Holds First Annual Homecoming Football Game

October 30, 2015pnadmin

It was a historic moment at 29th Street and Chalmers Field as Strawberry Mansion High School held its first annual homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 17. The Strawberry Mansion Knights beat the Immaculate Conception Lions from

North Philadelphia: Temple University Club Baseball Team Enters Season Two

October 28, 2015pnadmin

The spring semester of 2014 marked the final season of Division I College baseball at Temple University. After 87 seasons on the diamond, the historic program was one of seven Division I teams cut at

Kensington: Buddy Osborn Fights … With Faith

October 27, 2015pnadmin and

The corner of Kensington Avenue and Somerset Street in Kensington is amongst the most notorious drug corners in the city. Heroin draws addicts and dealers, making it an open playing field for crime and violence, and

Northern Liberties: How a Business Owner Ditched the Usual

October 21, 2015pnadmin

From small, intimate restaurants with tables under twinkling lights to hardcore boxing and martial arts gyms, Northern Liberties is a place to discover hidden gems. Ritual Ritual is no exception. The 2nd Street store welcomes

Strawberry Mansion: Resident Teaches Responsibility Through Horses

October 20, 2015pnadmin and

Al Lynch was born to be a horseman. Almost literally. He was born at a horse stable at 27th and Dauphin streets while his father was feeding horses. Lynch developed his love of horses while

Olney: Francis Festival Makes Its Way To Cardinal Dougherty High School

October 17, 2015Rovell S Vialva

In celebration of Pope Francis’ arrival in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, approximately 3,000 Vietnamese Roman Catholics gathered at Cardinal Dougherty High School to celebrate. “That’s not a church,” objected one child as

Juniata Park: The Juniata Action Committee Gives Back to Block Captains

October 16, 2015pnadmin and

Block captains are people who take it upon themselves to make sure that their neighborhood maintains a level of order and cleanliness. Many things are easy to overlook, from a piece of litter on the

Brewerytown: At Tattoo Shops, Artists Use Skin as Canvas

October 12, 2015pnadmin

Casey Pearson grew up in Philadelphia taking art classes three hours a day at Girard College. Fresh out of high school, Pearson went to put his skills to work air brushing, and from there became a