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Cobbs Creek

Haddington and Cobbs Creek: Teaching the Philly Bop Dance at Community Libraries

June 28, 2017 James McCormick

On Saturday afternoons throughout the summer, the Cobbs Creek and Haddington branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia host Philly Bop dance classes. The bop is a style of dance that was popular in the

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Kingsessing: AFRICOM Serves As Center Of African Immigrant Community

June 26, 2017 Max Buchdahl

Eric Edi arrived in the United States in 1999 from his native Ivory Coast during a turbulent time in many West African countries. Conflicts in countries such as Liberia, Sudan and Eritrea left many refugees

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Juniata Park: Everybody Knows Rose Webster

June 23, 2017 Kevin Hayes

Rose Webster’s car transmission blew the other week. For most people waiting while the garage assessed the vehicle’s damage, the city’s public transit would have to suffice in the meantime. But Webster has customers, senior

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Germantown: From Liberia To Philadelphia, Strengthening Community With History And Art

June 22, 2017 Steven Kelsey

Trapeta Mayson has lived in the Germantown community for 20 years. She has served as the executive director at Historic Germantown since August 2014 and feels like it is a perfect fit for her interests.

Environment

Germantown: Bringing The Farm Life To The City

June 22, 2017 Steven Kelsey

Philadelphia holds the fifth largest city population in the United States and largely is made up of rowhomes and businesses along busy streets. One of the major identifiers for large cities is that the high

Fishtown

Fishtown: Tapping Into The Life Of An Irish Evil Genius

June 21, 2017 Danielle Nick

Trevor Hayward left his home in Ireland and came to the United States in 2007 to continue his education. He is now the co-owner of Evil Genius Beer Company, which opened March 8, 2017 on Front

Cobbs Creek

Spruce Hill: Musician Gets Personal At West Philly Porchfest

June 21, 2017 Erinn Kovar

Spenser Colmbs has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a certificate in neuroscience from Temple University. He has a friendly, honest demeanor that helps make his day job as an insurance agent a little bit

Education

Juniata Park: Alumni Keep Spirit Alive In Word And Deed

June 20, 2017 Colton Shaw

When Northeast Catholic High School shuttered in 2010, many of its alums were understandably upset. Ask any of the graying men in their signature red caps and sweaters you might see around Northeast Philly, warming

Amateur Sports

Kingsessing: West Philly Waste Opens 2017 Season

June 20, 2017 Max Buchdahl

It was a mild Wednesday night at Kingsessing Park in West Philadelphia when a group of friends and nearby residents gathered to play a game of softball, thus beginning their weekly summer tradition. Ten years

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Hand-Poke Tattoos Driven By Ancient Spirituality

June 19, 2017 Kayla Babicki

Cultural appropriation is a hot topic in today’s world as people become more and more aware of diversity and the challenges faced by minority groups all around the globe. And the world of tattooing is

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