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Chestnut Hill

Northwest: School Funding a Major Issue in Mayor Race

March 6, 2015Paul Klein

While the race to see who will become Philadelphia’s next mayor revolves around a number of issues facing the city, the issue that appears to be at the forefront is funding for the city’s district

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Free Library of Philadelphia Leads Community

February 18, 2015Paul Klein

We spoke with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Northwest Area Coordinator Jeff Bullard, and Andorra Branch Librarian JoAnne Woods about how the Free Library serves the community in the Northwest, and also in what ways

East Falls

Northwest: Roxborough Community Acupuncture Heals Neighbors Together

June 26, 2014

At Roxborough Community Acupuncture, lead practitioner Dave Schiman has made the Chinese healing art of inserting tiny needles into energetic pressure points affordable for his neighbors. Tucked away on the second floor of a chiropractic

Arts and Entertainment

Northwest Philadelphia: Five Places to Know Along Germantown Avenue

June 12, 2014

Germantown Avenue is one of Philadelphia’s oldest cobblestone streets. The charming strip stretches across Northwest Philadelphia from Chestnut Hill to Mount Airy. Once a route where trolleys ran, the avenue features unique shops, bars, restaurants

Casino

Northwest Philadelphia: Five Things To Indulge In This Spring

May 31, 2014

Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but a little spring-time wandering through neighborhoods and you might think of it more as “the city of hidden gems.” The spring season certainly brings

Chestnut Hill

Wissahickon Valley Park: Trash to Treasure

May 30, 2014

“I found a pregnancy test, not pregnant, which is the answer you want when you take a pregnancy test in the woods.” Bradley Maule has discovered some unusual trash while hiking through the Wissahickon Valley

Center City

Waterfront: More Than Just A Trail

May 20, 2014tub10245

As the rough winter of 2013-2014 gives way to warmer weather, Philadelphians and tourists alike have slowly popped up along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers like plant life getting its first glimpse of the sun

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: Old Academy Players Reach Milestone

April 25, 2014

The Old Academy Players have been situated on Indian Queen Lane for 91 years as of this year, and have put on performances from lesser-known playwrights to the Bard himself.  They are getting ready to

East Falls

East Falls: Falls Flowers Makes Things a Little Bit Greener

April 15, 2014

Sustainability shows that it can serve as the centerpiece for many aspects of urban life, enticing Philadelphians to stop and smell the roses. Falls Flowers, located at 3421 Conrad Street in East Falls, has been

East Falls

Northwest Philadelphia: The Joseph E. Coleman Library Closes For Repair

March 19, 2014

Sitting on the corner, at the intersection of Greene Street and Chelten Avenue, lies the Joseph E. Coleman library. Since January 25 of this year, the library has been closed due to electrical issues causing

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