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Fishtown: Doggie Depot Strengthens Community Among Residents (and Dogs)

November 2, 2015 pnadmin

Nobody said Fishtown was just for fish. Palmer Doggie Depot, located at approximately 37 E. Palmer St., is a park for residents of Fishtown and other nearby communities to let their dogs run, play and

Broad Street

North Philadelphia: The Uptown Theater Could Become Concert Venue Again

October 30, 2015 Rob DiRienzo

The Uptown Theater is undergoing renovations that could allow it to re-open as a concert venue. The theater, located on north Broad Street just north of Temple University’s main campus, hosted musical legends like the

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: KIND Institute Prepares to Open Its Gallery Doors to Community

October 30, 2015 pnadmin

Artist and teacher Ronald Kustrup hopes to combat violence with art in Point Breeze. The KIND Institute at 1242 Point Breeze Ave. will open to the public Saturday, Oct. 31. The Institute will celebrate its grand

Featured Stories

Strawberry Mansion: Neighborhood High School Holds First Annual Homecoming Football Game

October 30, 2015 pnadmin

It was a historic moment at 29th Street and Chalmers Field as Strawberry Mansion High School held its first annual homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 17. The Strawberry Mansion Knights beat the Immaculate Conception Lions from

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: “Breakfast On Broad” Anchor Sarah Baicker, The Hockey Coach

October 30, 2015 pnadmin

As a former Philadelphia Flyers reporter and current host of The Comcast Network’s “Breakfast on Broad,” Sarah Baicker is more than just a staple of Philadelphia professional sports media. Baicker, who spends most of her

Featured Stories

Fishtown: Running To Beer and Toasting to Science

October 30, 2015 pnadmin

When his life lost control, he found running. David April of Fishtown went out for a run one day in 2007 to distract himself from his recent divorce. He only ran for a block, but

Environment

Point Breeze: Residents Question New Additions Planned for Wharton Square

October 29, 2015 pnadmin

Point Breeze residents want to make sure that only the right changes are made to Wharton Square. The Philadelphia Water Department wants to make Wharton Square more eco-friendly as a part of the Green City,

Overbrook

Overbrook: Pope Francis’ Visit Makes Lasting Impression on Seminarians

October 29, 2015 pnadmin

The Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary had the privilege of hosting Pope Francis for a night when he arrived in Philadelphia. “I think the mood before he came was one of anticipation and unknowing,” said Deacon Matthew Biedrzycki.

Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: Temple University Club Baseball Team Enters Season Two

October 28, 2015 pnadmin

The spring semester of 2014 marked the final season of Division I College baseball at Temple University. After 87 seasons on the diamond, the historic program was one of seven Division I teams cut at

Business

Germantown: Businessman Joe Martin Carries Out his Vision for a More Idyllic Neighborhood

October 28, 2015 pnadmin

While Germantown still has a need for improvement, the community has come a long way in the past few years. As owner of Acclaim Academy and chairman of the Germantown Special Services District, Joseph Martin

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