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Tacony: The LAB Brings Creativity And Art To The Community

November 22, 2016Daniel Joseph O'Neill

This past March, on its 110th anniversary, the Tacony Free Library branch at Torresdale Avenue and Knorr Street closed its doors for 18 months of renovation. “The target date is Oct. 1, 2017,” said branch manager and

Frankford: Keep The Faith In Frankford President Inspires Hope In Frankford’s Faithful

November 9, 2016Jared L Phillips and

Since the closing of St. Joachim’s parish and Mater Dolorosa churches in the region three years ago, its members were given no choice but to merge into the Holy Innocents parish. However, for Keep The

Frankford and Bridesburg: District 177 State Representative Race Giving an Underdog a Chance

November 8, 2016Sabrina A Silva and

As the two Presidential Candidates, Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton, prepare their last few arguments in the campaign trail, party representatives throughout the nation prepare for the outcome on November 8th. This year’s general

Frankford: Grand Army Of The Republic Museum & Library Offers Frankford Residents Historical Context

November 3, 2016Jared L Phillips

It’s arguably the most inconspicuous building on Griscom Street. The building is the former home of Dr. John Ruan, a prominent doctor in Frankford in the 18th and 19th centuries. There’s no large sign or

Frankford: Corridor Cleaning Manager Eugene Thomas Is Making A Difference Among Youth In Frankford

October 21, 2016Jared L Phillips and

It’s not easy to find a job fresh off house arrest. Luckily for “Buddha,” as Eugene Thomas is affectionately referred to, a quick call to Rep. Jason Dawkins solved that problem. Thomas, 27, has been

Mayfair: Q&A with a Business Leader Fighting a Changing Neighborhood

October 17, 2016Erich Joseph Martin and

Angela Vanni is a Philadelphia native and an owner of Giggles Gifts, a retail gift shop which specializes in candies, cards, seasonal decorations and other possible presents. Located at 7400 Frankford Ave., it was founded by the Veneziale

Northeast Philadelphia: Fitness Leader Sean Thomson Shares His Love of CrossFit

October 4, 2016Tucker Brien Bagley and

Health and personal fitness is a growing concern among Philadelphia residents. As citizens begin to understand more and more about their bodies, one fitness model has begun to grow: CrossFit. And one of the

Fox Chase: Pennypack Environmental Center Teaches Youth About Environmental Issues

August 31, 2016Taylor Gillen Carson

The Pennypack Environmental Center is a city-owned and operated facility run by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. The center, located at 8600 Verree Rd., had its official opening in 1969 and is a subdivision of Pennypack Park. It was created with

Bustleton: Center for Autism Expands on Grant Avenue to Support a Community in Need

June 29, 2016Taylor Gillen Carson and

The Center for Autism is the oldest treatment center for people with autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Its Northeast location, found at 2801 Grant Ave., is approaching the end of the first part of its multi-phase

Bustleton: Center for Autism Addresses Learning Deficits in Autistic Community

June 29, 2016Taylor Gillen Carson and

Nearing its 61-year anniversary, the Center for Autism is the oldest non-profit autism treatment center in the country. The Northeast Philadelphia center is located at 2801 Grant Ave. and has been in operation since 2009. Alena Subacus,