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Education: Offering Guidance and a Helping Hand to Homeless Students

November 7, 2014

During high school, Alfred Quarles (above) dreamed of becoming a chef and serving those living a luxurious lifestyle. Now he does the opposite, serving children in the School District of Philadelphia who lack the most basic necessities,

Education

Walnut Hill: Community Organization Creates a Green Space for Students

November 6, 2014

While the School District of Philadelphia’s budget cuts have caused many schools to close, the problems brought unity to one West Philadelphia neighborhood. When Alexander Wilson Elementary School closed last school year, most students were sent to

Arts and Entertainment

Waterfront: For Artisans, Manayunk’s Venice Island Delivers In Debut

November 6, 2014

Years of planning and hard work went into the creation of the newly opened Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center in Manayunk. An outdoor craft market of about 60 start-ups, home businesses and other do-it-yourself ventures, Philly

Fashion

East Passyunk: Selling Knick Knacks Made in Philadelphia

November 5, 2014

A T-shirt that reads, “single with cats,” is one of the first things a customer see when they walk into Knack Philadelphia. That and a tote bag that states, “cats are my bag.” “I have

Mayfair

Mayfair: 30 New Officers Added To the 15th District Not Enough?

November 5, 2014

Residents in Philadelphia’s 15th District, the busiest district in the city, can now breathe a sigh of relief because 30 new officers have been added to assist in reduction of crime in the area. The

Holmesburg

Mayfair: Community Involvement Makes Bella Lisa Hair Studio a Success

November 5, 2014

Lisa Greco (above) has lived in Northeast Philadelphia her whole life. And for 16 years, she has been a Mayfair business owner. Greco owns Bella Lisa Hair Studio on Cottman Avenue, near Frankford Avenue. She

Featured Stories

Mayfair: Oteri’s Italian Bakery Opens Mayfair Location

November 4, 2014

You’ve probably seen her on TLC Network’s “Cake Boss” or maybe tasted one of her luscious pastries. She’s Lisa Oteri, owner of Oteri’s Italian Bakery, which has been in her family for four generations. Oteri’s great-grandparents

Bella Vista

Bella Vista: Food Artist Promotes Healthy Habits

November 4, 2014

Linda Fernandez wanted to make Cheez-It art. “Why not?” she said to her two colleagues at the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial in the Bella Vista neighborhood of South Philadelphia. “There’s already holes in them

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Meet Isaiah Zagar, the Mosaic Man

November 4, 2014

Anyone who knows Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar will tell you that he is a storyteller at heart. His stories are told through the jagged and shimmering pieces of tile, glass and what some would consider

Featured Stories

Mayfair: Northeast Philadelphia Town Watch Groups Form Dog Walker Watch Program

November 3, 2014

For months, residents and leaders of Mayfair and other communities in Northeast Philadelphia have been fighting for a split of the 15th Police District. Mayfair residents, like John Farrell (right), expressed their concern about the

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