https://vimeo.com/36865921] It’s every parent’s nightmare – losing his or her child in a kidnapping. Iriana DeJesus would have turned 17 this year. She could have been halfway through her junior year in high school and [continue reading…]
Despite enduring a great deal of adversity in his life, Philadelphia musician Horace Harrington has overcome many challenges and remains committed to inspiring others. The 62-year-old Harrington, who resides in West Oak Lane, is not [continue reading…]
In November the Greater Brewerytown Community Development Corp. (GBCDC) reopened its technology center for the public, but employees at the community center said it still feels like an underused resource. “I think people are a [continue reading…]
In times of economic hardship, volunteers have become an increasing necessity to keep many businesses running. In particular, community programs are especially in need of volunteers when funding is so hard to get. Blessings Inc. is a [continue reading…]
In line with the revitalization project for Hunting Park, new lights were installed along the streets on Monday afternoon. These light posts are designed to further illuminate the park during the evening hours, making it [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36743957] The second annual Manayunk On Ice Festival ended with the master carver competition this past weekend where seven nationally renowned ice carvers competed for the People’s Choice Award. While some carvers like Peter Slavin [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36677453] The local hardware store has become a rare breed, but with his focus on the neighborhood and do-anything mentality, David Schwartz has kept his family business going strong. Schwartz Hardware, located at 1909 N. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36744627] For Nikolaj Christensen, the manager of East Falls Glassworks, glassblowing wasn’t always his career path. While finishing his senior year at Washington University in St. Louis Mo., a friend suggested they take a glassblowing [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36677260] The National Business Incubation Association has awarded its coveted Soft Landings designation to the University City Science Center’s incubation program. The science center’s nonprofit incubation program aims to promote the University City neighborhood and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36576606] Ron Carter had the 20-plus children in the room transfixed. They laughed and gasped, hanging onto his words. He had the rhythmic flow of a Caribbean storyteller, and to the inattentive listener the story [continue reading…]
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