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Amateur Sports

North Philadelphia: Immigrants Find Common Ground On The Soccer Pitch

October 25, 2013

The Ben Franklin High School’s boy’s soccer team took the field at 29th and Chalmers and put on an impressive display, defeating Bodine High School 11-5. By the way the Franklin Electrons moved, one would

Environment

Frankford: Local Birder Sparks Interest Among Historical Society

October 25, 2013

Tony Croasdale, local birder, environmental educator and field biologist, stopped by the Historical Society of Frankford recently to assure the locals that there is an abundance of bird species other than pigeons that can be

Featured Stories

Roxborough: Roxtoberfest Aids Local Businesses

October 25, 2013

https://vimeo.com/76554962] Hoards of people recently bustled down Lyceum Avenue in Roxborough for the first ever Roxtoberfest. With dunk tanks, face painting, live music and a moon bounce, the event was suited not only to adults

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Olney: United Methodist Plants Roots in Community

October 23, 2013

In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition, Solid Rock United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature free

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Pennsport: The Guerilla Ultima Brunch Experience

October 23, 2013

A sit-in food truck just became the new Sunday brunch. Guerilla Ultima, run by Chef Robert Legget, is an American BBQ food truck in Philadelphia. Like any other mobile restaurant in the city, it makes

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Port Richmond: Second Saturdays Closes With A Bang

October 22, 2013

Port Richmond locals enjoyed the final “Second Saturdays” event of the season on October 12. The monthly street festival created by a board of Port Richmond locals kicked off in August. Activities included face painting,

child and mascot
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Manayunk: Tomato Trot Brings Breath of Fresh Air

October 22, 2013

Whether you frequent the area or have just stopped by for a visit over the weekend, you probably heard about the breath of fresh air that Manayunk’s own Couch Tomato Café and Bistro has brought

Center City

City Hall: New App Aims to Connect Communities

October 22, 2013

The city announced last week a new mobile and web application for its PhillyRising Collaborative. PhillyRising, which is run through the Managing Director’s Office, targets high-crime areas where there are quality of life concerns and

Bella Vista

Newbold: reNEW Yoga Space Promotes Happiness in Point Breeze

October 21, 2013

New vibes are flowing into Point Breeze with Newbold’s newest yoga space, reNew Yoga Studio, at 1508 Moore Street. In an aromatic, light-filled room freshened with eucalyptus and nag champa incense, students can relax and take

Allegheny

Allegheny West: A New Barber For The Block

October 21, 2013

Since Booby’s barbershop closed about ten years ago, the 2700 block of Allegheny Avenue has not had a barbershop in the area. “Most people say that they have to drive all the way down to

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