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Amateur Sports

Sports: Five Places to Catch a Premier League Match

October 2, 2014

Recently named the 10th most miserable sports city in the United States, many Philadelphia sports fans have looked beyond the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Union for enjoyable sports viewing. Chickie’s and Pete’s and XFINITY

Neighborhoods

Hawthorne: Recreation Leader Emphasizes Ethnic Dance At Cultural Center

September 24, 2014

The calendar reads September, and for several recreation workers in South Philly, vacation has finally arrived. The summer camps have been completed and the next wave of children is still a few weeks away. As

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Are a Force For Change

September 24, 2014

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (at right), located at 1020 South St, has stood as a visual staple in the community for years. Education and Outreach Manager Olivia Edlund (above) has been working off and on at the

Health

South Philadelphia: CHASE Away Diabetes Foundation is Raising Awareness in The Community

September 23, 2014

Courtney Young’s life was turned upside-down when her son, Chase, was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of three. She and her family started raising money almost two years ago to fight diabetes

Arts and Entertainment

Queen Village: The Philly Art Center Offers a Safe Environment to Take Risks and Learn

September 23, 2014

If anybody walked through South Philadelphia, it’s easy to see why Philadelphia seems to be well known as an art scene as of late thanks to mosaic glass walls and building-length murals. Across the street

Food

Waterfront: Five Cheesesteak Shops Along and Around Columbus Boulevard

September 22, 2014

Philadelphia civilization began along the waterfront. The Delaware River helped grow and sustain the city over the years. Right along the waterfront is where some of Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak shops are located, which are, arguably, also

Crime

South Philadelphia: Community Groups Work Together To Stop Notario Fraud

July 18, 2014

For many years, notary frauds have been common occurrences in South Philadelphia’s immigrant community. However, recently more initiatives to help victims of “notario” fraud are developing in Philadelphia, which would create stronger ties between law

Crime

South Philadelphia: More U-Visa Awareness for Immigrant Crime Victims

July 15, 2014

South Philadelphia is historically notorious for being the home of the city’s Italian mafia. But while the mob’s presence has quelled in the recent years, crime is still a prevalent issue in the community, especially

Featured Stories

Delaware River Waterfront: Five Abandoned Places of Interest

July 7, 2014

The Delaware River waterfront is in the midst of a complete restoration. Powered in large part by the efforts of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, old piers and vacant lots have been (and are being)

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: FDR Park Thrives Despite Budget Cuts

July 7, 2014

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park teems with activity during the summer months. A golf course, hiking paths, tennis courts, skatepark, baseball fields and playground all dot the park’s landscape. Despite massive funding cuts to the Department

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