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South Philly: Is Columbus Square Dog Park a Perk or a Problem?

May 31, 2010 0

Although at first glance the dog park at Christopher Columbus Square at 12th and Reed streets seems appealing, underlying controversy has dogged the park since its establishment six years ago. According to avid dog park [continue reading…]

Feltonville

Feltonville: ‘Women in White’ Protest Cuba’s Actions

May 30, 2010 2

On Memorial Day, people all over Philadelphia remember their fallen relatives, friends and colleagues. A memorial service of sorts was held recently at the Cuban Community Center in Philadelphia’s Feltonville section. This group of people [continue reading…]

Fairmount

Fairmount: An Unlikely Reunion of Guards and Inmates

May 30, 2010 0

“I had a thing for stealing cars,” Wesley Boyd declared. The crowd, mostly tourists with disposable cameras, laughed. His favorite? “1964 Mustang.” Boyd, along with several others seated beside him on the platform, was once [continue reading…]

North Central

North Central: Local Museum Prepares for Doll Show

May 30, 2010 0

From antique collectibles to celebrity look-alikes, the specimens on display at the Philadelphia Doll Museum encompass hundreds of years of history in the span of space of one row home in North Philadelphia. In one [continue reading…]

Education

Mayfair: Abraham Lincoln High School Gets a Face Lift

May 30, 2010 3

What is it that motivates or fails to motivate an adolescent to learn? Both the Pennsylvania School Board and Abraham Lincoln High School, located on Ryan and Rowland avenues, opted to explore a possible answer [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

West Philadelphia: One of Philly’s Last-Remaining Arcades Has 33-Year History

May 29, 2010 0

For Christopher L. Smith, visiting University Pinball at 40th and Spruce streets is a tradition for this Southwest Philadelphia resident that is more than a decade in the making. “My father used to take me [continue reading…]

Education

Olney: Violence in Schools

May 28, 2010 4

“When I started school, I was very excited to go to school. I didn’t speak much English but I got some help in my classroom. A few months later, I got beat up in the [continue reading…]

Fashion

South Philadelphia: Tattoo Industry Hits the Mainstream

May 28, 2010 12

Anna Paige, 36, owner of No Ka Oi and an expert tattoo artist, has been working in the traditional Hawaiian style almost her entire life. Starting at the age of 18, Paige spent her time [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Northern Liberties: Pet Expo Seeks Homes for Rescued Dogs

May 27, 2010 2

Man’s best friend is one of the victims of the downturn in the economy. Many families have had to make the difficult decision to give up their beloved pet for adoption to an animal shelter or [continue reading…]

West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia: The Tool Library

May 27, 2010 2

Most people who come across The West Philly Tool Library, located at 4620 Woodland Ave., believe the shop is selling tools. When they enter the small row home housing the nonprofit, Eugene Weaver is there [continue reading…]

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