Four months ago, brothers Benjamin and Robert Bynum opened up Green Soul, their third and newest restaurant. Rather than serving the Southern comfort food cooked up at their restaurant Relish, found just across the street, [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/30086393] Each Friday at Gorgas Park, the McCann’s Farm farmers market brings fresh produce to the Roxborough area. Anita McCann-Hepler, a third-generation farm owner, and her sister run the stand as a part of Philadelphia’s [continue reading…]
Looking at Barbara Burnam, it’s hard to believe the 75-year-old woman has much influence and control over her community. However, for the past 50 years, “Miss Barbara” Burnam has served as block captain for the [continue reading…]
O’Doodle’s, a Chestnut Hill toy store since 1997, is not your typical children’s store with video games and electronics. Instead, owner Fran O’Donnell tries to concentrate on selling more traditional and interactive toys that allow [continue reading…]
Despite the numerous problems that people face in Germantown, resident Cheryl Bird, along with others, take advantage of the numerous free food programs that the area’s churches and organizations offer. “You cannot starve down here. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/29851753] Benjamin Hawkins sat in Vernon Park eating a chocolate cupcake he was given by the Vernon Park cleanup crew. Upon finishing the snack, Hawkins quickly tossed its crinkled wax wrapper to the ground. “Oh, [continue reading…]
Where to Bike Cycling Guidebooks is releasing its newest book, Where to Bike Philadelphia, at a launch party on Thursday in Manayunk. Cadence Cycling and Multisport Centers, 4323 Main St., will host the event from [continue reading…]
While most high school students wouldn’t even think to go near school during their months off over the summer, a few students at Germantown High School could not seem to get away. It wasn’t summer [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/29358626] Do you ever wonder what happens to the clothes a runner sheds before he or she begins a race? Often times, the clothes will be collected and disposed of. Wasted. However, whenever Clothes-Pin is [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/29337749] The Boyd family knows a thing or two when it comes to producing quality baked goods. The Boyd family has been baking and creating delicious desserts and ice creams for over a century. Since [continue reading…]
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