https://vimeo.com/44944449] North Light Community Center is often referred to as the “little engine that could.” This nickname reflects the operations of this nonprofit facility at 175 Green Lane in Manayunk where staff stretch limited resources [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/43815730] The block of Grape Street in Manayunk situated between Cresson and Silverwood streets may look deceiving at first. The street is quiet with few pedestrians and an occasional car attempting to maneuver through the [continue reading…]
Louis Tallarico probably knows more about Manayunk than anyone else who lives there. Not only was he born and raised in the community he also owns a barber shop where he regularly receives all the gossip and [continue reading…]
Starfinder Foundation, a soccer youth center located at 4015 Main St., gives underprivileged children a place to grow and learn. Amy Rymer, who is heavily involved in the foundation as a coach, administrative assistant and [continue reading…]
A local science shop in Manayunk provides a fun and unique atmosphere for children and families to learn together. Matt Kriebel, owner of Spectrum Scientifics, located at 4403 Main St., started the store in 2007 because [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36743957] The second annual Manayunk On Ice Festival ended with the master carver competition this past weekend where seven nationally renowned ice carvers competed for the People’s Choice Award. While some carvers like Peter Slavin [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36396343] Roger Wing, a sculptor from Powelton Village, has always known that he wanted to be around art in some capacity. It was his mother who first influenced him with her creative streak and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/32550500] Manayunk residents got a new place to go food shopping when the Palm Tree Market opened its doors earlier this month. Owner Chung Park opened his first Palm Tree Market in Northern Liberties back [continue reading…]
Octavio Miles Boutique presents Fashionably Pink today from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Philadelphia University’s Downs Hall located on the corner of Henry Avenue and School House Lane. Along with the Octavio Miles Boutique, [continue reading…]
Eight years ago, The Couch Tomato first opened in Manayunk as a lower-priced, take-out alternative to many of the fancier dine-in restaurants on Main Street. Now, with the opening of their two-story, 75-seat Tomato Bistro, [continue reading…]
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