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Old City: Philly’s First All Women’s Co-Working Space Opens

November 12, 2014 0

The Hive, a women’s only co-working space located in Old City, recently opened its doors for its first community event. In honor of  Boss’s Day, about two dozen dressed-for-success women gathered at 222B Race Street, [continue reading…]

Economy

North Philadelphia: Second-Generation Immigrant Creates Haven for Startups

October 29, 2014 0

Across from the local 7-Eleven and other corporate establishments that are proliferating across Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Temple University’s main campus, the Fox School of Business’ Small Business Development Center has been helping the [continue reading…]

City Hall

Center City: Long Road Ahead for New Commerce Dept. Appointee

October 17, 2014 0

Michael Cooper was recently chosen as director for the Office of  Manufacturing and Industry for the City of Philadelphia. Cooper left his role as Vice President of Market Development for the “quasi public” Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, where he [continue reading…]

Economy

Logan: Q&A with Michael Gomez, Principal of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School

October 16, 2014 0

Michael Gomez is the principal of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, a private Catholic school established for students who come from low-income families and cannot afford the average private school. Now in its third year, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Five Iconic Philadelphia Companies That Are Gone (And What They Are Today)

October 9, 2014 0

If you like beer, baseball, not-so fine dining and spectacular light shows and if  you have enough money for a checking account, then you would have loved all of these five iconic former Philadelphia companies. Schmidt’s [continue reading…]

5th Street

Olney: Renewing a Historic Street

October 7, 2014 0

Drive up one of Philadelphia’s most historic main streets and you will see longtime residents walking amongst new and vibrant residents, flashes of a city heading for the future. Stephanie Michel’s job begins at the meeting [continue reading…]

Economy

Logan: Cristo Rey Students Work for Their Education

October 6, 2014 0

Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, established in 2012, provides a college prep education to students from low-income families who could not otherwise afford to attend a private school. The key to funding students’ tuition comes from [continue reading…]

Center City

City Hall: Long Road Ahead For New Manufacturing Chief

October 3, 2014 0

Michael Cooper was recently appointed director of the Office of Manufacturing and Industry for the City of Philadelphia, working out of the Commerce Department. He left his role as vice president of market development for the “quasi [continue reading…]

Economy

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014 0

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a [continue reading…]

Stacey Mosley of Young Involved Philadelphia
Economy

Mantua: Q&A with Stacey Mosley of Young Involved Philadelphia

September 18, 2014 0

Stacey Mosley is a data scientist with the city of Philadelphia and works with Young Involved Philadelphia on the Commercial Corridor Tours. These tours have visited South Street West and Lower Frankford Avenue, and the last [continue reading…]

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