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Powelton Village: Local Choreographer Praises Community Education Center

September 9, 2012

On Sunday mornings, when most people are sleeping in, dancer-choreographer Germaine Ingram is working on her most recent project at the Community Education Center on 35th  St. and  Lancaster Avenue. This facility has served as

Fairhill

Fairhill: Residents Celebrate Feria del Barrio

September 9, 2012

Every year for the past 28 years, residents of Fairhill come out to celebrate Feria Del Barrio, one of the cities largest festivals of Latino art and culture. Located in the center of El Centro

Featured Stories

Manayunk: Main Street Debuts Fashion’s Night Out

September 9, 2012

For the past four years, from New York City to Paris, and London to Milan, designers and boutiques have taken part in a celebrated night of fashion to spark people’s interest in local retailers and

Manayunk

Manayunk: Local Artist Concerned Over Park Disappearances

September 9, 2012

A Philadelphia artist, who frequents Pretzel Park, has noticed that the number of people who come to the park has decreased in the recent years. Philadelphia artist Jim Williams, who is represented by the Gross

Germantown

Germantown: Halal Grocery Bottles Success

September 6, 2012

Since 1997, Al Salam Pizzeria and Al Madenah Meat Market  has served the local community as one of the few grocery stores and restaurants with Halal food on its menu and shelves. “Halal is exactly

Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Field Offers Space For Unity

September 6, 2012

After a day of heavy downpour, students and residents alike began trickling into the Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium. The football players of Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School prepared for their practice with warm ups and

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Local Schools Benefit from Supply Drive

September 5, 2012

Backpacks, notebooks and pencils are standard items on’ back-to-school lists for young students. With lists of needed items often being long, some families struggle to send their children off for that first day of school

Education

Overbrook: Incoming Freshman Participate In Ninth Grade Boot Camp

September 5, 2012

The start of high school can be challenging for some students. The thought of a new school, tougher curriculum and more homework can be intimidating. But Overbrook resident Marvin DeBose has a plan of action

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University City

University City: Bikram Yoga Brings the Heat

September 5, 2012

In a room with temperatures over 104 degrees and humidity topping 40 percent, men and women contort their bodies into 26 poses for 90 minutes. This is unique form of yoga offered at the Bikram

West Philadelphia

Haddington: Local Rec Center Hosts Comedy Fundraiser

September 5, 2012

For one evening it was not the sound of squeaking sneakers or dribbling basketballs, but laughter which filled the Shepard Recreation Center gym. Friday night, community members staged a comedy fundraiser at the recreation center,

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