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Kensington: Pizza Brain Pioneers the Restaurant Internet Presence

June 11, 2013

https://vimeo.com/68167966] Local pizza aficionado Brian Dwyer, owner of Pizza Brain- the world’s first museum and restaurant dedicated to the slice- values human interaction. Pizza is synonymous with party, according to him, and parties don’t occur

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: Annual Flea Market Set for June 15

June 11, 2013

McMichael Park will once again play host to the annual East Falls Flea Market being held this Saturday, June 15. The event, which is sponsored by the East Falls Community Council, will run from 9

Crime

Mantua: Transformation Plan Concludes, Citizens’ Efforts Continue

June 11, 2013

Mantua residents and members of the Mantua Civic Association (MCA) gathered at the West Philadelphia Community Center last night for the unveiling of the We Are Mantua! Transformation Plan. The plan is a result of

Environment

South Philadelphia: Valley Green Bank Opens a New Branch in South Philadelphia

June 11, 2013

Valley Green Bank opened its new branch in South Philadelphia at 1536 S. Broad St. with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7. The event focused on Valley Green Bank’s commitment to serve the

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Amateur Sports

Germantown: Local Teacher Brings Girls Soccer to Germantown

June 11, 2013

https://vimeo.com/68072552] Soccer Sisters United (SSU), a girls youth travel team located in Germantown, is a nonprofit organization run by head coach, Walter Stewart.  Stewart started the program in 1998 as a part of the Anderson

Education

Northeast: Community Center Sale to Sant Properties Now Unlikely

June 10, 2013

With a damaged roof, a stalled Sheriff’s Sale and no perspective tenants, the Northeast Community Center at 2840 Holme Ave. in Holme Circle is likely also still without a buyer. Holme Circle Civic Association President Elsie Stevens said

Featured Stories

Plan Philly: Poplar Library Branch Embraces Technology and Social Media

June 10, 2013

https://vimeo.com/67815196] Limited Internet access does not stop East and West Poplar residents from getting online. The 255 daily visitors of the Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia are primarily there

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Local Businesses Use Social Media to Connect with Customers

June 10, 2013

When most people think of social media, they tend to think of their own pages or accounts including how to use these platforms to build new relationships or reconnect with those they’ve lost contact with.

Economy

Fishtown: Businesses Use Social Media to Connect with Customers

June 9, 2013

https://vimeo.com/67778210] Across the world, businesses are incorporating social media into their marketing strategies in new and exciting ways. Fishtown business owners are no stranger to this marketing tool and have been taking advantage of all

Patrons at InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery
Featured Stories

Mount Airy: Social Media Sheds Light on Local Businesses

June 9, 2013

https://vimeo.com/67999808] Technology is changing the way we live. So- it is interesting to observe how Mount Airy – a neighborhood as old as America itself – is staying up-to-date, while still preserving its historic charm

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