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Walnut Hill: West Philadelphia Library Develops the Community One Family at a Time

June 4, 2012

The Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library is home away from home for many Walnut Hill families. The library is situated in the heart of West Philadelphia on 125 S. 52nd St. Operating on

QVNA President Jeff Hornstein, Councilman Mark Squilla and Rep. Michael O'Brien talk with Architect Jason Austin about the proposed changes to the Weccacoe Playground building.
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South Philadelphia: Residents Celebrate Upcoming Changes to Weccacoe Playground

June 4, 2012

https://vimeo.com/43392422] The Queen Village Neighbors Association has big plans for Weccacoe Playground. A decade ago residents referred to the playground, a public park on the 400 block of Catherine Street, as “Broken Glass Park,” but

Education

Wynnefield: Free Library Gears up for Summer Reading Programs

June 4, 2012

State budget cuts in education have forced schools to cut back on summer school programs. That could lead to many children with nothing to do. But The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Wynnefield branch has geared

Education

University City: School’s 5K Run Raises Thousands for Educational Programs

June 4, 2012

University City residents came out early on a Sunday morning to support the Penn Alexander School’s 2nd Annual 5K Run and Mile Walk for Art and Science. The K-8 school located at 4209 Spruce Street

Center City

Center City: Construction Continues at Dilworth Plaza

May 31, 2012

Dilworth Plaza will go from an unused and unattractive plaza to a well-maintained, green space. The new plaza will include a lawn, a large space for seating, a fountain, a café, renovations to the subway

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Germantown: Shelter Provides Services for Homeless Youth

May 31, 2012

Covenant House opens its doors to troubled teenagers and young adults. Located at 31 East Armat St., this organization has been an outlet for youth with nowhere to turn since 2001. When an individual walks through

Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Big Blue Marble Bookstore’s Reading Club Binds Community

May 31, 2012

The Big Blue Marble Bookstore, located at 551 Carpenter Lane in West Mount Airy, is the place where a group of women meet monthly to discuss books about women. The Women of the World Book

West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia: Fresh For All Program Feeds Residents

May 31, 2012

It’s hard to miss the mass of people lined up between Spruce and 49th streets on a Wednesday afternoon. They are racially mixed with young and old, but one thing they have in common is

Germantown

West Oak Lane: Local Shop Invested in Youth

May 30, 2012

Tucked away on the corner of 6600 Gratz St. is Zafir’s Barber Shop. This shop opened in April 2011, making it a new place right off Ogontz Avenue. Head barber Zafir Khalilulahh, 56, has been

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Manayunk: A Century of Haircuts on Main Street

May 30, 2012

Louis Tallarico probably knows more about Manayunk than anyone else who lives there. Not only was he born and raised in the community he also owns a barber shop where he regularly receives all the gossip and

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