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Al Día: 5 People You Should Know

March 3, 2014 0

Although they make up just 12 percent of Philadelphia, the city’s Latino population is not shy about making their mark on the community. These are five people within Philadelphia’s Latino community who are dedicated to [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Five People You Need to Know

February 26, 2014 1

As up-and-coming neighborhoods, Fairmount and Brewerytown have placed strong emphasis on small businesses. These areas pride themselves on the community feel they have established with the help of local business owners, who help sustain a [continue reading…]

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5th Street: Five Places You Need To Know

February 26, 2014 0

While 5th Street is home to many diverse groups of people, one aspect seems to be valued among everyone – a close-knit and long-lasting community. These five places have served multiple generations and remain at [continue reading…]

Brian Potash, 39, is the owner of Devilfish Ink and has been in business for 17 years.
Arts and Entertainment

East Kensington: Five Artists to Know

February 26, 2014 0

No matter what point they’ve reached in their careers so far, artists across the disciplines are flocking to East Kensington, where a sense of art and community is becoming more and more established. 1. Brian [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Allegheny: Five People You Should Know

February 25, 2014 0

Allegheny West is on the rise. Community leaders are fighting poverty and hunger, but they’re also being proactive – job training and placement is offered through more than one organization. Although the end goal is [continue reading…]

Broad Street

Logan/Olney: Five People You Need to Know

February 25, 2014 0

School closings. Drug activity. Shootings. Unfortunately, news outlets in Philadelphia often primarily focus on negative events in northwest neighborhoods Logan and Olney; they only have the time and space to cover the bad stuff. However, [continue reading…]

Economy

Al Dia: Five Places You Should Know

February 24, 2014 0

“Welcome to the center of gold” as the mural reads, or in this case the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairhill section, located at the intersection of 5th Street and Lehigh Avenue. Fairhill has the highest concentration [continue reading…]

Center City

Casinos: Five Places You Need to Know

February 20, 2014 0

SugarHouse Casino in Fishtown may soon have some company, as five groups are vying for the coveted second Philadelphia casino license currently on offer by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The suitability hearings have just [continue reading…]

Fairmount

Health Beat: Unique Fitness Studios

February 20, 2014 0

As more people partake in different health and fitness trends, it stands as no shock fitness studios in Philadelphia are looking for different ways to spice up a work out. Those who find running on [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill, Feltonville and Juniata Park: Five Places to Know

February 19, 2014 0

Fairhill, Feltonville and Juniata Park are known as the Hispanic capitals of Philadelphia. Over 50 percent of the population is of Spanish decent. With residents hailing from Latin American countries all over the world, this [continue reading…]

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