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Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 13, 2014Kathryn Matheson

Media coverage in Fairhill tends to be of a negative nature, usually focusing on crime. In order to provide a better understanding of this unique and culturally diverse community, here are five things you might not

The new Science and Technology building is the last project from the previous master plan, the 20/20 Plan, to be completed.
North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia: Temple Master Plan to be Announced Soon

May 13, 2014

James Creedon was surprised that so many Temple students wanted a Wawa. When Visualize Temple launched in April 2013, a website went live, allowing members of the Temple community to submit ideas they felt would

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Logan

Logan: Improving a ‘Forgotten’ Neighborhood

May 12, 2014

“Aint nobody helping us,”  said Toni Ross, a Logan resident since 1971, motioning towards the gated community garden in the middle of  North 12th Street. “Give us some goods and services. They [the City of

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Logan

Logan: Empowering Residents Through Neighborhood Planning

May 12, 2014

A neighborhood plan is created to solve the physical problems of a community. In Logan, the Logan CDC, along with planning firm WRT, is looking to address issues including a lack of safe areas for

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Allegheny

Allegheny West: Foundation Provides Backbone for Community

May 9, 2014

The Allegheny West Foundation has a huge influence on the community today. From housing and commercial development plans to orchestrating youth programs, the organization has a hand in everything. The foundation has teamed up with many organizations throughout

Allegheny

Tioga-Nicetown and Allegheny West: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 8, 2014

Tioga-Nicetown and Allegheny West are rarely seen in the mainstream media. When they are, it usually involves poverty, drugs or violence. But these neighborhoods are lively areas with plenty of interesting people and things to

North Philadelphia

Northeast: Five Places You Might Not Know

May 8, 2014tub10245

Philadelphia is known for its many neighborhoods, but the Northeast in particular is home to quite a few unique businesses and landmarks. The following is a list of five places you might not know in

Education

Nicetown: Parents, Teachers Protest at School District

May 8, 2014

In the debate about whether to turn over Edward T. Steel Elementary School to the administration of Mastery Charter Schools, the voices for the current leadership at Steel have been loud and clear. They are

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Education

Nicetown: Parents Vote on the Future of Edward T. Steel Elementary School

May 6, 2014

https://vimeo.com/93909422] It was an intense and emotional journey leading up to the results that would help decide the fate of Edward T. Steel Elementary School in Nicetown. It would soon be decided if parents and the

Center City

Health Beat: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 6, 2014tub10245

Philadelphians pursue health and wellness in a variety of ways. Trends come and go as people try new things and officials implement new laws to help keep people fit. Here are a few things you might not

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