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Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Five Neighborhood Bars You Should Know

October 14, 2014

The nightlife of Fishtown has gone through a revival in recent years, with popular hubs such as the beer garden at Frankford Hall and specialty take outs like Bottle Bar East. However, established bars have

Featured Stories

Immigration: Organization Fed Up with Government Delay on Reform

October 14, 2014

During a sunny afternoon at the White House on June 30, President Barack Obama stood at the podium in the Rose Garden and gave a descriptive argument in front of the media about his immigration bill, blaming the

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Brewing at the Philly Homebrew Outlet

October 14, 2014

The Philly Homebrew Outlet (above), home to the Philadelphia Homebrew Club, serves as a depot for brewing connoisseurs. People from all walks of life often visit the outlet for beer-making supplies and advice. “We get people

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Philadelphia Shamrocks win 2014 camogie CYC tournament

October 14, 2014

The Philadelphia Shamrocks are a youth athletic club located in Northeast Philadelphia that promotes and participates in the game of camogie. The club is governed by the Philadelphia Divisional Board of the North American Gaelic

Fashion

Queen Village: The Woman Behind Bus Stop Boutique

October 14, 2014

“Well, the simple answer is for love,” said London native, Elena Brennan, explaining why she came to America in 1985. After getting married in London, she and her husband at the time moved to the United

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Travel Back in Time at The Viceroy 1925

October 13, 2014

Imagine walking down the stairs into a small, dimly lit lounge where people are enjoying cocktails, dinner and small talk. Men are dressed in their finest suits, and the women have on pearls and satin

Environment

Waterfront: Fishing Pier to Open Summer 2015

October 13, 2014

Traveling down Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia, you’ll see abrupt changes between new developments and vacant piers. One of these eyesores smothered with trash is Pier 68 across from Walmart. Although the pier is not

Featured Stories

Veterans’ Affairs: Restoring Homes Through Boots for Building

October 10, 2014

A ride home from a community building project meeting at La Salle University ended up being the chance of a lifetime for Kenneth Houston. When Maureen O’Connell dropped off the former marine at his Germantown home,

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Sculpture Gym Offers Creative Workspace for Rent

October 10, 2014

Put away your water bottles, sneakers and hand weights and take out your paint brushes and beads. The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym on Frankford Avenue is inspiring people to take off their sweaty socks and pull on

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Great Southeast Asian Restaurants

October 10, 2014

South Philly has always been bustling with new cultures. With new immigrants, traditions and families, different types of restaurants have been introduced to the community. For those who wish to try something different, there are

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