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Amateur Sports

Kensington: Organization Works to ‘Impact’ Lives of Veterans, Youths

April 7, 2015

The neighborhood of Kensington is one filled with hope for a better future. While jobs may be few and far between in this section of Philadelphia, its citizens still believe in a better tomorrow. One

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Association Works with Businesses to Promote Neighborhood

April 3, 2015

Small businesses are no stranger to Chestnut Hill. Shops, boutiques and restaurants flood Germantown Avenue. Whether it is an upscale clothing boutique, a small frozen yogurt shop or a historical store a customer wants, their

Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Bengals Club Raises Enough to Break Ground on New Gymnasium

March 23, 2015

“The dream will come true.” Those were the words of Bustleton Bengals Club gym director Vince Tarducci when describing the long process it had taken him and members of the Gym Committee to finally amass

City Hall

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Discuss Issues They Want Next Mayor to Address

March 13, 2015

Strawberry Mansion residents shared their concerns about the upcoming 2015 mayoral primary, and the impact a new mayor might have on the community. Many residents focused on the quality of education in the area, as

Bell's Corner

Far Northeast: Residents Want a Mayor Who Cares, and Better City Services

March 10, 2015

While Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, the Far Northeast section tends to stand alone. The Far Northeast is one of the bigger sections of Philadelphia, with a combined population total of 231,756 compared to

Business

Fitler Square: The Biggest and Most Intensely Local Farmers Market

March 9, 2015

As the old postal adage goes, neither rain nor sleet nor snow deters the numerous Fitler Square residents who descend upon the park’s weekly farmers market. Held every Saturday, the modest outdoor market is comprised of

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: School Funding a Major Issue in Mayor Race

March 6, 2015

While the race to see who will become Philadelphia’s next mayor revolves around a number of issues facing the city, the issue that appears to be at the forefront is funding for the city’s district

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Cigar Shop Owner Takes Unique Path to Success

March 3, 2015

Kosta Fotiadis moved to Philadelphia in 2002 to chase his dream job, working for Lockheed Martin. Now, just 13 years later, Fotiadis is the proud owner of award winning cigar and hookah lounge Smoke, a totally

Amateur Sports

The Next Mayor: Bicyclists Seek Leader to Promote Safety, Harmony on the Roads

February 27, 2015

Bike commuting in Philadelphia has grown more than 200 percent over the past 25 years. And while Philadelphia continues to lead the top 10 largest cities in bike commuters, it has fallen behind other major cities in

Business

Port Richmond: Five Pubs to Go to for a Good Time

February 25, 2015

For many Philadelphians, a night out may not include going into Center City. Some would rather stay close to home and go to their usual haunt than hop on the El or grab an Uber

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