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Northern Liberties: Healing, Helping and Finding Homes for Animals

April 23, 2015

Street Tails Animal Rescue’s mission is to give the homeless and unwanted the second chance they all deserve- with a focus on those with special needs. The volunteers at STAR devote their time, energy, and

Housing

West Kensington: St. Boniface Redevelopment Embraces Neighborhood Needs

April 20, 2015

West Kensington’s beloved St. Boniface Catholic Church stood for nearly 150 years on Hancock and Diamond streets, hosting a plethora of weddings, funerals, graduations and bilingual sermons to generations of families in the Norris Square community.

Amateur Sports

Northern Liberties: ‘Fight Firm MMA’ Teaches Hard-Hitting Art of Muay Thai

April 19, 2015

Mixed martial arts, particularly under the Ultimate Fighting Championship banner, is one of the world’s fastest growing sports. According to Sports Business Daily, MMA had the 13th-largest general fan base and eighth-largest general fan base out

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Yay Clay Allows Pottery Makers to Relax at BYOB Studio

April 17, 2015

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Yay Clay was the venue to host member Sharon Rosen’s birthday party. The large building was decorated with balloons and signs directing partygoers to the festivities. Once inside the Yay

Economy

Kensington: St. Francis Inn Offers Homeless Guests Meals, Dignity

April 15, 2015

Since 1979, St. Francis Inn Ministries has been providing services to residents and homeless individuals in the Kensington area. For the most part, St. Francis Inn, which is in cooperation with Project HOME, is a

Crime

Olney/West Oak Lane: Town Watch Promotes ‘Neighbors Helping Neighbors’

April 8, 2015

Town Watch programs are used in cities in many different states. The main tenet of all Town Watch programs is, “Observe, Document and Report.” This is the simplest form of guidelines for people who are

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Organization Works to ‘Impact’ Lives of Veterans, Youths

April 7, 2015

The neighborhood of Kensington is one filled with hope for a better future. While jobs may be few and far between in this section of Philadelphia, its citizens still believe in a better tomorrow. One

Amateur Sports

Starwberry Mansion: Sedgley Woods and the Sport Few Know About

April 7, 2015

The day was cold. Even by mid-afternoon, snow littered the ground of Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course located in East Fairmount Park, near the intersection of 33rd and Oxford streets. That, however, did not stop

Education

Mantua: Empowerment Program for Girls Plans to Make Debut in West Philly

April 7, 2015Paul Klein

Shanon Skipworth has a saying: “Do not judge me by the color of my skin, the texture of my hair or by the shape I’m in, judge me by what’s inside of me because I

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Former Leader on the Football Field Moves on to UPenn

April 3, 2015

Time spent as a Tiger on the Kensington High School football team was about more than just touchdowns and field goals for Matt Sanasac. It was about creating a safe and new way to stay

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