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Fairhill

Fairhill: Asian Business Struggles on El Centro de Oro

September 11, 2012

The Sylvan Professional Nails salon, located on the 2900 block of North Fifth Street, is an anomaly in the Fairhill neighborhood. Located on the commercialized El Centro de Oro, the center of Philadelphia’s Hispanic community,

Education

Haddington: ACHIEVEability Computer Lab Keeps Community Connected

September 11, 2012

With great concentration and precise aim, Zakee Jordan pounded away at the arrow keys on the keypad of the Dell laptop in front of him before throwing his arms above his head. “This game is

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South Philadelphia: Flag Football League Gears Up for New Season

September 11, 2012

The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League held its annual Skills Day over this past weekend. This signature event is the league’s kickoff event designed to provide an introduction of the rules for rookies, to welcome rookies into the

Powelton Village

Powelton Village: Hamilton Street Porch Sale Offers Great Deals

September 11, 2012

Robert Young had at least three boxes of records on the sidewalk in front of his parents’ house and four more in the yard. “I’ve been involved in this event since my parents bought this

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North Central

North Central: Historic Church Continues Community Aid

September 11, 2012

Given its massive size it’s hard to miss this church complex with its gorgeous stained glass windows and Gothic Revival-style architecture when traveling along Diamond Street in North Philadelphia a few blocks west of Broad

Arts and Entertainment

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

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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

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