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Olney: Roots Community Garden Pitches in at Annual Health and Safety Festival

September 24, 2009

Across from Fisher Park, the sound of a bass guitar and the smell of barbecue fill the air. Attendees of the second annual Family Health and Safety Festival slowly mill back and forth through the

Amateur Sports

Northeast Philly: Bikes Worth Every Penny in the Park

September 23, 2009

For over 100 years Pennypack Park has provided Philadelphians with a place to do numerous activities. One can walk, jog, roller blade, play a game of baseball or simply just relax and enjoy nature. The

Mantua

Mantua: Transportation Assistance Provided for Elderly Residents

September 22, 2009

Public transportation for the elderly residents of Mantua and Parkside can be a struggle to find. Handicaps make taking local buses and trolleys run by South Eastern Philadelphia Transit Authority (SEPTA), a struggle. Further, with

Featured Stories

Philly Kids Left on Streets Without Curfew Centers

September 15, 2009

David Seng has seen a lot of children out during the middle of the night on the streets of Philadelphia. On average, he says, the number is about 12, and each story is different. “The

Economy

Southwest Philadelphia: The Watermelon Man

September 13, 2009

Elijah Carter, or “The Watermelon Man” as locals know him, presents a memorable display around an old van loaded with whole melons ready for sale on the corner of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard. Passing

Economy

Olney: Mann Funeral Home Celebrates 100 Years in Business

August 29, 2009charper

In looking back at a century of service to Philadelphians, history shows that the Mann family profession began as one small and ambitious service. Yet by staying committed to a philosophy of providing the finest

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Germantown

Germantown: Still Waiting for Answers

June 28, 2009charper
Germantown

Germantown: Still Waiting for Answers

June 26, 2009

Syed Alam opens his Germantown store Rahman Body Oils, Beads and Variety every morning just as he has for the past 13 years he has owned it.  In some ways, nothing much has changed over

Germantown

Germantown: Finding the Way Through Service and Prayer

June 26, 2009

They come in broken and addicted. Twelve months later, they leave as happy, productive members of society.  Teen Challenge, a faith-based rehabilitation program in Germantown, is providing a place where lives are completely turned around. 

Social Issues

Strawberry Mansion: All Stars Play Ball Through It All

June 26, 2009

By 5 p.m. the sun was still scorching the kids wearing their uniforms in the playoff game between the two co-ed teams: the Little B.I.s and the Big Legends. The first pitch bounced slightly in

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