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Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Free Library of Philadelphia Leads Community

February 18, 2015Paul Klein

We spoke with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Northwest Area Coordinator Jeff Bullard, and Andorra Branch Librarian JoAnne Woods about how the Free Library serves the community in the Northwest, and also in what ways

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Five Creative Places for Your Artistic Palate

February 18, 2015Paul Klein

Olde Kensington is a close-knit community with a thriving arts and culture scene (watch out, Fishtown). On every street you will encounter anything from an art recycling center to a monstrous exhibition hub. Want to

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West Kensington: Rev. Adan Mairena Transforms Community with Holistic Approach

February 18, 2015Paul Klein

After the Presbytery of Philadelphia asked Rev. Adan Mairena to come to Norris Square following his Resident in Ministry in 2005, he was tasked with a daunting challenge: revitalize the West Kensington Ministry. The neighborhood

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Mayfair: Joe DeFelice and The City’s Premier Civic Association

February 17, 2015

Joe DeFelice is a true Mayfair man. Living in the city his entire life, DeFelice moved back to the neighborhood after graduating from La Salle University and began his role as a community leader. Even

Mantua

West Powelton: Bernadine Hawes Says, “We Try to Create Great Citizens of Philadelphia.”

February 17, 2015Paul Klein

Bernadine Hawes is a Washington D.C. native who moved to West Philadelphia in 1972 to get her master’s degree in Medical Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. She has since been a very active member

Business

Chestnut Hill: Lynne Abraham Stresses Education as Campaign’s Top Issue

February 17, 2015Paul Klein

“I want to encourage people who live in and around Philadelphia to do something that I think we don’t do enough of, and that’s being proud of your city and being a cheerleader and a

Religion

Passyunk: Non-denominational Fellowship Welcomes All in South Philadelphia

February 17, 2015Paul Klein

When Sean Roche’s pastor at Calvary Fellowship, one of the biggest church groups in Philadelphia, brought up the idea for a South Philadelphia location, Roche jumped at the chance to help. Roche, a teacher at

Mary going through handmade wooden kitchen spoons with carved faces.
Fashion

Fashion: Urban Princess Boutique Owner Helps Connect the Community Beyond Fashion

February 16, 2015Paul Klein

Mary Harvey is the owner of Urban Princess Boutique located just off of South Street. After years of working local fashion house parties, she decided to not only open her own boutique but also become

City Hall

Politics: Meet Philly’s Future Leaders

February 16, 2015Paul Klein

Millennials are driving Philadelphia’s growth. Events like the Forbes Under 30 Summit, returning to Philadelphia this fall, highlight the accomplishments of the city’s young residents. Despite the success of this group of Philadelphians, the average age

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Newbold: At G.W. Childs Elementary, Crossing Guard Leads the Way

February 16, 2015

During her childhood, Mary Mills used to walk the halls of Norris S. Barratt School as a student. Now, more than three decades later, she hasn’t wandered too far. Mills, an organizational leadership student at Eastern

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