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Amateur Sports

Mantua: Students Learn the Art of Swordsmanship at Fencing Academy

April 24, 2015

For the most serious disciples, fencing is more than just fancy swordsmanship. It is the western counterpart to the eastern discipline of martial arts, but still requires the same level of inner courage and willed

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Brandywine Park Redesign Focuses On Community Culture

April 20, 2015

In the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Mantua, residents are leading a project that will transform Brandywine Park into a sanctuary of art, nature and community respect. The park, which is situated on the corner of

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill and Cedar Park: Five Local Businesses to Visit

April 16, 2015

In the Spruce Hill and Cedar Park sections of Philadelphia there are many companies tucked away within pockets of Baltimore Avenue. Whether you are looking for jewelry, clothing, books, games or food, there is a place

History

Mantua: 50 Years Later, MLK’s Speech Still Rings True

April 14, 2015

Fifty years ago this summer, Martin Luther King Jr. came to the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia as part of his “Freedom Now!” tour around the northern cities of the United States. King spoke to thousands

Health

Spruce Hill: New Muay Thai Kickboxing Academy Seeks to Empower the Community

April 13, 2015

Amateur Muay Thai fighters and partners Kate Allen and Charlie Cottone envisioned a Muay Thai kickboxing gym where people from all walks of life are welcomed without discrimination or intimidation of fear. On March 2,

Business

Mantua: Neighborhood Dealing with Gentrification, Promise of Federal Help

April 9, 2015

In January 2014, President Barack Obama revealed the first five locations that will be designated as Promise Zones. The initiative, designed to provide vital investments to dilapidated areas, includes the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Promise Zones are

Housing

Mantua: Months After Flames Force Rescue, Home Still Stands Silent

April 8, 2015

Some homes have been kept in the same family for generations, some have seen great tragedies like fire or flood, others are left vacant or forgotten and the rare few have been given a proper

Education

Mantua: Empowerment Program for Girls Plans to Make Debut in West Philly

April 7, 2015

Shanon Skipworth has a saying: “Do not judge me by the color of my skin, the texture of my hair or by the shape I’m in, judge me by what’s inside of me because I

Business

Mantua: Residents, Business Owners Hope for More Progress With New Mayor

April 6, 2015

With Philadelphia’s primary election creeping up in May, the city is already prepping for a new mayor to take the reins from Mayor Michael Nutter, and many are talking about what changes they would like to see.

Science

University City: Philadelphia Start Up Accelerator Fosters Innovation

April 3, 2015

DreamIt Ventures is an international startup incubator headquartered in Philadelphia. SInce its founding in 2007, the firm has launched more than 150 companies. Using a 12 week “business bootcamp,” the firm takes entrepreneur’s and their

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