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Spruce Hill

Squirrel Hill: Paradise In Progress Contributes To The Urban Farming Movement

June 19, 2017 Erinn Kovar

Peggy Nowak has a house in West Philadelphia that sits next to the lot her old home used to be situated on. Since being torn down, Nowak reclaimed that land to create her idea of a lavish

Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Amateur Boxing Champion Punches for the Gold

June 16, 2017 Kristof Phillips

While 15-year-old Natalie Dove awaits to defend her No. 1 junior women’s boxing ranking in the amateurs, she is focusing on her bigger dream: Winning the 2020 Olympic gold medal for her gym and country.

Powelton Village

Belmont: Bringing Authentic Jamaican Food to the Heart of West Philly

June 15, 2017 James McCormick

From a rural area in Manchester Parish, Jamaica to the bustling hustle of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, the Williams family is well known for making authentic and savory Jamaican cuisine. “We were the family

Business

West Oak Lane: Flowers Bring Family Closer

June 15, 2017 Ed LeFurge

It all started in Virginia. The 15-year-old Paul Beale would rush to the flower shop after school and on weekends to be able to work with flowers. “I’ve always wanted to work with flowers,” Beale

Featured Stories

Port Richmond: Five Bars Worth Rolling Into After Work

June 14, 2017 Kevin Hayes

Port Richmond is working class stronghold nestled between Aramingo Avenue and the Delaware River. The area is filled with blue collar Philadelphians and in the tradition of working hard and then relaxing with a cold

Environment

West Philadelphia: A Slice of Japan in Fairmount Park

June 14, 2017 Tracy Yatsko

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is getting ready for a partial roof replacement later this summer. While most might find this subject to be of no interest, there is actually a unique story behind it.

Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Neighborhood Boxing Gym Opens Up The Ring To Families

June 13, 2017 Robert Fogarty

When people think of Philadelphia boxing gyms, a family environment is probably the last thing that comes to mind. At Philly’s Next Champ gym at 1810 Grant Ave. in Bustleton, families train together. “We have whole

5th Street

Fifth Street: Small Businesses Nourish the Neighborhood

June 13, 2017 Montana Bassett

North Fifth Street has been busy with small business, shoppers and community activists for years. The small businesses on the street have a waterfall effect that has nourished the neighborhoods it runs through. According to

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Places for After-Midnight Bites

June 12, 2017 Kayla Babicki

When people think about late night food in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, many jump immediately to the thought of Pat’s and Geno’s steaks. The west side of South Broad Street, however,

Featured Stories

Feltonville: Handball is uniting communities and keeping kids out of trouble

June 12, 2017 Dominic Barone

In a city where drugs and violence are easy to get wrapped up in, there’s a constant need to get the youth involved in safe outlets that keeps them off the streets. Wally Amaro, 38,

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