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Walnut Hill: Local Hardware Store is Century Old Staple

February 1, 2013

When most people think of a hardware they immediately think of the big national chains Home Depot or Lowe’s. Yet, for many in Walnut Hill, their hardware store is not a national chain. The Monarch hardware store,

Hunting Park: Center Offers Healthy Food to Community

February 1, 2013

Fresh food is hard to find for many residents in Hunting Park. But the Esperanza Health Center, located at 4417 N. Sixth St., has partnered with St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children to make fresh

Northeast: Balance Sought Between Treatment and Neighborhoods’ Wishes on Methadone Clinics

January 31, 2013

As Holmesburg, Mayfair and other neighborhoods along the Frankford Avenue business corridor work to keep methadone clinics from opening in their communities. Pennsylvania Rep. Kevin Boyle, D-172nd, held a hearing Wednesday at the Mayfair Community Center

Olney: High School Students Showcase Art

January 31, 2013

Olney Charter High School students got a taste of the art world this week through a public exhibition of their work at the Olney branch of the Free Library. In collaboration with the North Fifth

Germantown: Northwest Neighbors Group Hosts Monthly Meeting

January 31, 2013

Approximately 30 people gathered inside the Canaan Baptist Church, located at 5430 Pulaski Ave., this week to hear from five guest speakers at a community meeting organized by Northwest Neighbors of Germantown’s Lisa Hopkins. Hopkins, NWNG’s Community

Fishtown: Local Residents Upset With ‘Hipster’ Influx

January 30, 2013

The Piazza at Schmidts hosted Radio 104.5’s Winter Jam this weekend in Northern Liberties. The event featured performances from Tegan and Sara, Matt and Kim and three other bands. However, the huge turnout for this free

Overbrook: Catholic Schools Try to Raise the Standard

January 30, 2013

Students from St. Rose of Lima School are celebrating what makes their education different from other schools in Overbrook. From Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, the school is taking part in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s

Kensington: Adopt-a-Block Initiative Tries to Clean Streets and Graffiti

January 30, 2013

Early this month, the New Kensington Community Development Corp. announced its Adopt-a-Block program, which will have residents act as neighborhood-cleaning ambassadors for certain blocks in Kensington. NKCDC is not only looking for individuals who reside

Northeast: Prostitution Problem Increases Along Frankford Avenue

December 15, 2012

Fourteen years ago, Joe Nicoletti made the decision to come back to his roots in Tacony where family settled in the 1890s from Italy. Nicoletti wanted to start a family with his wife and grow

Haddington: Olympic Champ Trains Young Boxers

December 11, 2012

At 6 feet 5 inches, Tyrell Biggs presents an intimidating physical presence. However, due to his quiet demeanor, it is easy to overlook him. Biggs, 51, is soft-spoken. On most weekdays, he can be found