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Roxborough: All Good Hubcaps Go To Heaven

June 10, 2016Kevin F Barr

For Mike Burcz, the owner of Hubcap Heaven, located in Roxborough, the art of keeping vehicles rolling down the road in style has been in the family business for over 30 years. Hubcap Heaven has

Manayunk: Along the Schuylkill River, Kay Sykora Always Finds A Way

June 10, 2016John Neumann McGuire and

Just off of Main Street, the section of Lock Street stretching onto Venice Island bears a sign, which dubs it as “Kay Sykora Way.” Jane Lipton, executive director of Manayunk Development Corporation, petitioned to have

West Oak Lane: Five Restaurants That Are Contributing To The Neighborhood’s Revitalization

June 10, 2016Victoria S Batista and

As you travel north on Broad Street, you’ll come across several flourishing communities such as West Oak Lane, East Oak Lane, Olney and Fern Rock. These communities consist of thriving, independent restaurants, community service organizations,

Fishtown: ZogSportsPHL Giving Back to Charity Through Amateur Sports

June 2, 2016Andrew J Knight

On the Morning of 9/11, Robert Herzog was on his way to work. His office building was located on the 96th floor of World Trade Center One (North Tower). That morning, he did things he

Germantown: Officer Ernest Pollard Helps Keep Inner City Youth Off the Streets

June 2, 2016Andrew J Knight and

Those around him have often recognized Officer Ernest Pollard (above) for his dedication and desire to help others inside of the Goldie Paley PAL Center, as well as on the streets of Philadelphia … and on

Manayunk: Kevin Smith Fights for Development that Makes Sense

May 26, 2016Kevin F Barr and

Kevin Smith is president of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council, a not-for-profit civic association dedicated to promoting a unified and sustainable community in Manayunk. Smith, who was raised in Southern California and moved to Manayunk about

Manayunk: Five Unconventional Food Items You Can Find On Main Street

May 25, 2016Kevin F Barr and

Main St. in Manayunk is the perfect place for anyone looking to escape the limitations of a mundane menu. These five eateries provide unique offerings for Philadelphia’s more adventurous food lovers. Tacos de Chapulines at

Education: Five Schools Impacted By Budget Cuts

May 18, 2016Ryan C Snowden and

As education budget cuts have spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania, building closures present a way for school districts to quickly lower their costs. In Philadelphia, a large wave of closings occurred in 2013. During

Mt. Airy: The Long Legacy of a Green Revolutionary

May 12, 2016Daniel T. Pelligrine and

Paul Glover is an accomplished author, city planner, urban environmentalist, university professor, public speaker and political activist. However, his many titles do not even begin to scratch the surface of his fascinating story. “Paul is a

North Philadelphia: Infrastructure of The Internet Highlights Digital Divide

May 11, 2016Daniel T. Pelligrine and

Just a few feet beneath every Philadelphian exists a web of veins responsible for carrying precious information, like the oxygen carried by our blood, to and from the city. Just as oxygen is needed by