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Mantua: 5 Construction Sites to Keep An Eye On

February 25, 2015

The West Philadelphia neighborhood of Mantua has been getting nationwide attention for being a part of President Barack Obama’s Promise Zone project. This plan was set up in order to build safe public spaces and to

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: Free Library of Philadelphia Leads Community

February 18, 2015

We spoke with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Northwest Area Coordinator Jeff Bullard, and Andorra Branch Librarian JoAnne Woods about how the Free Library serves the community in the Northwest, and also in what ways

Business

Chestnut Hill: Lynne Abraham Stresses Education as Campaign’s Top Issue

February 17, 2015

“I want to encourage people who live in and around Philadelphia to do something that I think we don’t do enough of, and that’s being proud of your city and being a cheerleader and a

Economy

Far Northeast: Rev. Bradley S. Hauff, a Nomad Amongst the Lifers

February 10, 2015

The Rev. Bradley S. Hauff is the rector at All Saints’ Torresdale Episcopal Church, which is located on Frankford Avenue. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Hauff has been at All Saints for two-and-a-half years. He

Business

Mantua: Longtime Donut Shop Owners Have Seen Good Changes in Community

February 9, 2015

Loyal customers know that Fresh Donuts owner Donald Eap and his sister Van have owned the doughnut and breakfast shop at 39th and Lancaster Avenue in Mantua for years. The neighborhood has changed significantly since

Arts and Entertainment

Cedar Park: Music Program Proves Instrumental to Young Students

December 9, 2014

The major budget cuts the School District of Philadelphia had to endure had a direct impact on music and art programs throughout the schools. Established in 2011 at St. Francis De Sales School, Play On,

City Hall

Education: Without Counselors, Students in Philadelphia Face A Challenging Path

December 9, 2014

Being a teenager in high school is complicated, but being a teenager in a Philadelphia public school can been even more challenging. Trying to juggle classes, homework, a personal life and then college applications on

Center City

Immigration: Welcome Center Offers Assistance to New Pennsylvanians

December 2, 2014

Immigrants trying to establish a new life in Philadelphia face many barriers. Financial hardships and finding a place to live can be especially arduous if they lack what most locals take for granted – like

Business

East Passyunk: A Destination for All Generations

November 24, 2014

Cheesesteaks, “youse guys” and boxing may not be out of Philadelphia’s culture quite yet but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t eventually be on the brink of extinction. Maybe not but they are being pushed to

Business

Mantua: People’s Emergency Center Seeks to Help Businesses, Drive Change

November 17, 2014

People’s Emergency Center, or PEC, has been a helping hand to the community for many years. Most known for its abundance of programs for helping families, PEC has now taken on small businesses. The dedicated staff provides

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