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University City

University City: Philly Bread Delivers Nourishment to the Neighborhood

May 3, 2013

Pete Merzbacher is the one man force of tireless bread baking behind Philly Bread, which has operated inside of Aladdin Pizza, located at the corner of 48th and Spruce streets, since the beginning of April.

Education

University City: Students Rally for Quality Education

May 3, 2013

[vimeo 65290738] The students in Philadelphia’s public school system want everyone to know their education should not be a victim of budget cuts. Philadelphia Student Union is home to some of these students from around the city

Education

University City: School Closings Create Mixed Emotions

May 3, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65290671] Twenty-three Philadelphia schools are set to close, including University City High School and Alexander Wilson Elementary School, after a vote by the School Reform Commission. The decision was made last month due to the

Health

South Philadelphia: Christian Street Y Promotes Healthy Living

May 2, 2013

[vimeo 65078842] The Christian Street YMCA Branch has impacted the community with its facilities and events as well as a connection with local businesses and schools for 40 years. Senior Program Director Jennifer Leupold said the

Bustleton

Northeast: Bustleton’s Past Brought to Life at History Network Meeting

May 2, 2013

On the first Wednesday of every month, the Northeast Philadelphia History Network meets to discuss the past. This Wednesday was no different. More than a dozen members from the network came together at the historic

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Local Art Center Recognizes the Homeless Through Art

May 2, 2013

https://vimeo.com/65267152] Over the past 20 years, the Interfaith Network of Northwest/Northeast Philadelphia has helped 327 families transition out of homelessness and into a life of stability. The main goal of the program is to help

Amateur Sports

Manayunk: Running Club Ready for Broad Street

May 2, 2013

[vimeo 65264909]   This Sunday, just three weeks after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, Philadelphia will hold its annual Broad St. Run.  On Tuesday night, more than a dozen members of the Bryn Mawr Running

Music

Spring Garden: Philadelphia Boys Choir Uses New Building to Expand Services

May 1, 2013

The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale moved into a new building at 1336 Spring Garden St. to expand its programming to include a girls’ choir and voice lessons. The building has a ground floor with offices

Logan

Olney/Logan: GED Center Closing Leaves Community Void

May 1, 2013

[vimeo 65069811] For 21-year-old Gemera Gilmora, the E3 Logan/Olney Center’s free GED program is a welcomed change from her high school experience. “Within the two years that I’ve been here I’ve learned more than in my

Economy

Fishtown: Credit Union Branch Welcomed to the Neighborhood

May 1, 2013

The Philadelphia Federal Credit Union held a grand opening of its Fishtown branch on April 27. This new branch, located at 2136 E. Dauphin St., is the first Fishtown office of this firm that operates

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