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South Philadelphia: Co-op President Advances Local Food Access

March 20, 2018 Moran Erin

Jessica Calter, a South Philadelphia resident, is inspired by her neighbors’ willingness to come together to solve problems in the neighborhood — including access to local, healthy foods. Calter is the president of the South Philly

Center City

Politics: Advocacy Lawyer Fights For Those In And Exiting Foster Care

March 20, 2018 Montague Jaya

Jean Strout always wanted to work with children. A Maine native, Strout became a communications fellow for the Community Partnership School through Philly Fellows after graduating from Swarthmore College. After returning to Philadelphia from Harvard

Manayunk

Manayunk: Five Places to Go Out and See Live Music

March 20, 2018 William Brown

Live music can transform a quiet bar or restaurant into an exciting and happening place. From full bands playing original music, to acoustic covers, to disc jockeys, here is is a list of five places

South Philadelphia

East Passyunk: Plenty of Gift Ideas Along East Passyunk Avenue

March 14, 2018 Pukanecz Savannah

East Passyunk Avenue is a popular shopping destination year-round and holidays are no exception. Whether your loved ones are interested in music, sweets or art, the variety of businesses along the avenue makes shopping easy.

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Former Ohio Comics Now Contributing To Local Communities

March 14, 2018 Means George

Dorian Vasquez and Setoiyo Ekpo are both Philadelphia-based comedians by way of Columbus, Ohio. Each giving back to North Philadelphia residents in their own way, they just happen — by coincidence — to be helping

Fishtown

Local Music: Five Unorthodox Places To Catch A Show

March 14, 2018 Erin Marhefka

Whats the best way to get to know Philadelphia’s music scene? Easy! Head out to one of the many local shows put together by Philly locals. Each of the following venues are known for their

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Real Estate Boom Has Its Effects On Residents

March 14, 2018 Vicki Gouvalis

With recent construction of new homes and housing prices rising in Fishtown, is it safe to say that Port Richmond will have a similar fate? As of now, it looks to be that way with

Arts and Entertainment

Chinatown North: Asian Arts Initiative Encourages Protest Through Art

March 13, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

Aram Han Sifuentes still remembers the first protest banner she made — the words “Dump Trump” sit emblazoned atop a teal fabric playfully covered in pugs. The fiber artist said she always has extra fabric

Business

Germantown: Barber Mark Lightfoot Keeps It All In the Family

March 13, 2018 Kayla Solomon

Mark Lightfoot arrives at his barbershop as early as 6 a.m. to make sure everything is in place for his morning appointments. From the placement of each tool at each work station to the cleanliness

Manayunk

Manayunk: Keeping Up With the Woman Who Runs Main Street

March 12, 2018 William Brown

Chances are if you have seen a new business or event in Manayunk, Jane Lipton has been a part of it.  Lipton (below right) is the executive director of the Manayunk Development Corporation. Her job

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