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South Philadelphia: Vincent Iannelli Keeps Up 105 Year-Old Family Business

June 11, 2015

Walking down East Passyunk Avenue, you might miss this Italian, family-owned and operated pizza shop. Iannelli’s Famous Brick Oven Bakery may be small but third generation owner, Vincent Iannelli, knows his way around the kitchen.

Lawncrest

Lawncrest: William Conaway, Jr. Has Been A Part Of A Senior Living Center Since His Youth

June 11, 2015

For William Conaway, Jr. (above, in blue), keeping the residents of Philadelphia Protestant Home involved in their town – and the town involved with the residents – is vital. Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) is a senior

Business

Bustleton: Helping Immigrants Navigate a New World

June 11, 2015

For adults who have recently immigrated to the United States, whether working or unemployed, daily life can often be a struggle in and of itself. Resources to cultivate educational opportunities or to develop second-language skills

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Singer Beano Rocks the Stage and the Studio

June 11, 2015

For years he’s been ripping down stages and rocking crowds throughout Philly with his powerful R&B voice, but Barton J. “Beano” French Jr. will finally drop his highly anticipated solo project, which some would agree is

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Late Night Bowling In Whitman

June 10, 2015

After almost a decade of business, the owner of Northern Liberties’ North Bowl now has a second location, which opened earlier this year on Feb. 26. Located at 19 E. Oregan Ave., South Bowl is

Arts and Entertainment

Logan: Legendary Record Promotor Rules Internet Radio

June 5, 2015

The age of the Internet is in full affect and reshaping the state of radio. Consumers can access music more freely and selectively than ever before. With the help of the Internet and cellphone apps,

Government

Holmesburg: Does Philadelphia Need a New Prison?

June 5, 2015

Philadelphia’s City Council is attempting to pass a bill to replace the House of Correction located at 8001 State Rd., which currently houses 1,500 inmates. Plans are to replace the facility, which opened in 1927, with a

Amateur Sports

FDR Park: Local Skaters’ Pride And Joy Shines from under an I-95 Overpass

June 4, 2015

Philadelphia skateboarders have slowly pieced together a skater’s paradise underneath the Interstate 95 overpass in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. Located near Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, skaters gather at FDR Skate Park daily to shred in

Arts and Entertainment

Chinatown: Xu Lin Builds Community With Dragon Boat Team

June 4, 2015

The summer weather is arriving and the school year ending, but Chinatown is not exactly the ideal vacation spot. “There’s nothing to do in Chinatown during the summer,” said Jason Lin, 31. “There are no

Fox Chase

Northeast Philadelphia: Fox Chase Bus Loop Causes Headaches for Drivers

June 3, 2015

Jeanine Roach (right) doesn’t want to take 45 minutes to complete a 10 minute commute. However, in the area of the Fox Chase bus loop, located at the intersection of Oxford Avenue and Loney Street,

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