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South Philadelphia: Over a Century of Deliciousness

June 14, 2011 0

No matter how much people fight temptation most give in every now-&-then to a little sweet treat.  And in South Philly many feel the best place to grab the tastiest of deserts is at Isgros. [continue reading…]

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Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Maternity Care Coalition Showcased Through New Mural

June 14, 2011 0

A mural with a message now graces a wall in East Mt. Airy. This mural requested by the Maternity Care Coalition, is featured in East Mount Airy next to the Northwest office of the MOMobile [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: Pilates Studio Home to Symbolic Logo

June 14, 2011 1

Though it may seem like an ordinary Pilates studio, Pilates in Germantown is the unlikely home to Germantown’s symbolic logo. Owner Jeffrey Smith bought the rights to the design in order to save its significance [continue reading…]

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Pleasant Hill Residents Fear Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe Expansion

June 14, 2011 1

Since 1935, 9242 N. Delaware Ave. has housed several bars and restaurants. However, for the past three years, this address has been housing several concerns for the neighbors of Pleasant Hill. Individuals present at last [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Environmental Activists Want to Bring Big Bellies to the Hill

June 14, 2011 0

When you hear the word Grinch you probably think of the green monster that destroyed a holiday in the whimsical Dr. Seuss book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas“, but a local environmental group is working [continue reading…]

Broad Street

Broad Street: A Community Center for People of All Ages

June 14, 2011 0

Fels South Philadelphia Community Center, located at 2407 South Broad St., is a 43,000-square-foot facility dedicated to serving the community. The center was opened in 1999 and provides a variety of services to people of [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Bringing Antiques To Light

June 14, 2011 0

From the outside, it looks like just another ordinary warehouse building with a bunch of lights inside. However, as you approach and enter the premises, you are taken aback by what you find inside. Thousands [continue reading…]

Education

West Philadelphia: St. Cyprian School Closing

June 13, 2011 0

From the outside it looked like a regular block party but those participating in the party knew it was more than that. A moon bounce, face painting, food and music were not enough to get [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Powelton Village: PEC Launches New Public Computer Centers

June 13, 2011 1

Most people have likely heard the term “digital divide.”  But what is it exactly?  One frequent definition of “digital divide” is the gap between those individuals who have access to computers, the Internet and technology [continue reading…]

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Germantown

Germantown: Restaurant Owner Wants to Spice Up His Block

June 13, 2011 0

Michael Blackwell recently purchased the building that once housed Dahlak Restaurant and Bar at 5547 Germantown Ave. He’s been in the real estate market for four years and says he’s flipped close to 100 properties [continue reading…]

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