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Logan: Cristo Rey Students Work for Their Education

October 6, 2014

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, established in 2012, provides a college prep education to students from low-income families who could not otherwise afford to attend a private school. The key to funding students’ tuition comes from

Neighborhoods

Olde Kensington: Muslims Gather for Eid Al-Adha

October 6, 2014

On Oct. 4, there was little room to walk in the mosque of Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. Several hundred Muslims gathered to pray and to celebrate during the Islamic holiday Eid Al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice.

Center City

City Hall: Long Road Ahead For New Manufacturing Chief

October 3, 2014

Michael Cooper was recently appointed director of the Office of Manufacturing and Industry for the City of Philadelphia, working out of the Commerce Department. He left his role as vice president of market development for the “quasi

Chinatown

Chinatown: Five Types of Authentic Chinese Foods You Need to Try

October 3, 2014

Food diversity is a part of the Chinese culture due to the abundance of local resources in the different areas of China. When Chinese immigrants came to America, they brought their cooking styles along with

Environment

Northern Liberties: Five Places To Pamper Your Pet

October 2, 2014

From the continued renovation of new apartments and residences to the influx of small businesses in Northern Liberties, this up-and-coming Philadelphia neighborhood has a lot going on. Pets play a major role in the community

Amateur Sports

Sports: Five Places to Catch a Premier League Match

October 2, 2014

Recently named the 10th most miserable sports city in the United States, many Philadelphia sports fans have looked beyond the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Union for enjoyable sports viewing. Chickie’s and Pete’s and XFINITY

Economy

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Five Places To Find Art and Community in Perfect Harmony

September 30, 2014

Mantua has a thriving art scene that is constantly growing, expanding and finding new ways to connect with the community. Listed below are five places where artists and residents have come together to create positive influences throughout

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Five Places to Escape Philadelphia Without Leaving the City

September 29, 2014

The concrete jungle of Philadelphia can sometimes drive citygoers mad. Regardless of your love or hate for city life, sometimes you just need an escape. Whether it be to a park to collect your thoughts

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: Five People Making Positive Change

September 29, 2014

In a neighborhood where the mainstream media seems to primarily report stories of violence and drugs, these individuals have made it a goal to show the city that there is more to Strawberry Mansion than the negativity

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