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Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Girard Avenue Corner Stores Get Healthy

September 21, 2013

[vimeo 69039404] East of Sixth Street, Girard Avenue serves as the boundary between the eclectic neighborhood of Fishtown and the burgeoning community of Northern Liberties. Local businesses abound, Girard is a convenient go-to avenue for residents

Germantown

Germantown: Clinic Provides Care to Uninsured

September 21, 2013

In a country without universal health care where the prices of insurance and coverage are constantly on the rise, it’s getting hard to be someone living uninsured. In Philadelphia, 15 percent of adults go without

Center City

Kensington: PCAPS Holds First Friday Protests

September 20, 2013

In an effort to draw attention to school funding, the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools held its “Full Funding Friday” at John Moffet Elementary School in Kensington last week. Roughly 15 members of the

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philly: Holy Reedemer Food Cupboard Reaches Beyond Hunger Action Month

September 19, 2013

Holy Reedemer’s Food Cupboard is feeding local families and the elderly community throughout September, which is Hunger Action Month. With weekly donations from Philabundance, Holy Redeemer Health System, Giant and Trader Joe’s, Holy Reedemer’s Food

Crime

Point Breeze: Tensions Rise in Point Breeze as OCF Investigates Vandalism Charges

September 19, 2013

Point Breeze is abuzz with gossip and talk of change as gentrification continues to rile up residents. The emergence of the Point Breeze Organizing Committee (PBOC), spearheaded by long-time residents Gary Broderick and Mindy Isser, spurred

Amateur Sports

Clifton Heights: South Philadelphia Resident Farr II Spreads the CrossFit Culture

September 18, 2013

It’s Friday morning at the CrossFit Advance gym in Clifton Heights, Pa. and about a dozen people are going through their workout. It’s an open gym, so those in attendance treat it as a make-up

Education

Olney: In 3rd Year, Olney Charter Brings Positive Change to Surrounding Area

September 18, 2013

Students at Olney Charter High School began classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Since ASPIRA of Pennsylvania took over Olney High three years ago, the surrounding community has noticed positive changes. Dr. Jose Lebron, principal of

Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Monthly Event Gives Philadelphians a Reason to Ask for “MoMondays”

September 17, 2013

Anne Palmer, a professional speaker and author, shared her near-death experience with a group of intent listeners inside Mt. Airy bar Goat Hollow. “It was 105 degrees for three weeks,” Palmer emphasized. “Not outside. 105 degrees

Allegheny

Strawberry Mansion: More than Just a Library

September 17, 2013

In the midst of the city-wide closing of schools, one place has been a much needed and stable support system for the children in Philadelphia especially during the school year: The Widener Branch Library, which serves

Arts and Entertainment

Pennsport: Inviting Community Interest Back to the Mummers Museum

September 16, 2013

With its exterior bricks painted in geometrical patterns of blue, orange and green, the Mummers Museum stands out on the corner of South 2nd Street and Washington Avenue in Pennsport. However, in recent years, the

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