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Business

Germantown: Businessman Joe Martin Carries Out his Vision for a More Idyllic Neighborhood

October 28, 2015 pnadmin

While Germantown still has a need for improvement, the community has come a long way in the past few years. As owner of Acclaim Academy and chairman of the Germantown Special Services District, Joseph Martin

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: ReStore Prospers After Moving to South Philadelphia

October 12, 2015 Morgan Falconer

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is prospering after moving from Kensington to Point Breeze. The nonprofit store’s new location at 2318 Washington Ave. is surrounded by appliance and construction supply stores. The store’s goods are donated

Center City

Port Richmond: Councilman Squilla Helps Lead Community in a New Direction

September 30, 2015 pnadmin

Mark Squilla represents City Council’s 1st District, a diverse and growing area. The district he is responsible for includes Port Richmond, among other notable stretches of Philadelphia such as, the Delaware River, Chinatown, Center City, Northern

Economy

Overbrook: Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to Saint Joseph’s University

September 28, 2015 pnadmin

Students at Saint Joseph’s University were hoping at best to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis as his motorcade traveled down City Avenue. Many students were planning to gather together to watch the festivities on television.

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Catholic High Schools Mixed About Pope

September 28, 2015 pnadmin

George Todt looked at Archbishop Ryan High School’s rear grounds as he reflected on Pope John Paul II’s Oct. 3, 1979 visit to Philadelphia. John Paul II had come to a city where 1 million

Economy

Manayunk: Acupuncture Practice Leads Community in Holistic Health

September 21, 2015 Colleen Campbell

The Manayunk Roxborough Acupuncture Clinic has been providing treatment of holistic medicine since 2008. Practitioner Dave Schiman works to deliver his clients affordable treatment options using a sliding scale system, while maintaining a wholesome, community

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Influencing the Community Through Religion

September 17, 2015 George W. Miller

When you walk down Germantown’s antiquated cobblestone streets, you see a diverse pool of people from block to block. On one block you see people wearing Muslim clothing, and on another block you see people

Economy

South Philadelphia: Homeless People Are Struggling To Survive In The City

July 16, 2015

A man dressed in dirty, oversized clothes goes to various corners in South Philadelphia every day with a sign that reads ‘homeless and hungry.’ He nods and waves to the cars who just pass him

Economy

South Philadelphia: Homeless Take Shelter At Bethesda Project

July 14, 2015

Laughter could be heard from the sidewalk outside of the homeless shelter known as My Brother’s House. A large blue-and-white-tiled mural stretches along the side of the building, along with the words, ‘Home away from

Arts and Entertainment

Roxborough/Manayunk: Younger Population Can Make Positive Impact

June 22, 2015

Friday evenings in Manayunk often consist of recent college graduates preparing for a night out on Main Street. This has become the norm for the young adults who rent homes in this community and are taking advantage

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