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Northeast Philadelphia: Philly Beer Week’s Chemistry School

June 11, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24965905] Professor Roger Barth of West Chester is not your ordinary chemistry professor. The name of one of his West Chester University classes is called “The Chemistry of Beer.” Yes, that brewed alcoholic drink that

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Mantua: Football Player and Role Model

June 10, 2011

Working for a community center in Mantua is a long way from the pro-football career Zamir Cobb once had. However, in many ways, Cobb’s current career is very close to the care he provided as

Arts and Entertainment

Ludlow: The Village, a Mosaic Oasis of Community Expression

June 10, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24794312] Imagine a place surrounded by stark urban blight where you hear the bright sounds of music, laughter of children and see engaging artwork, such as shiny mosaics and colorful murals, on all the walls around

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Hunting Park: Organizations Work Together to Build a Better Community

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24727081] In Hunting Park, the Ayuda Community Center is a short walk or ride from any resident’s home. Directly across from The Hunting Park Christian Academy, at 4400 N. Marshall St., residents can go and

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Southwest Philadelphia: Creating ‘Rising Stars’

June 6, 2011

“Learning starts at a young age. We try and create just what our name entails, Rising Stars,” said Bianca McCoy, supervisor of Rising Stars Childcare and Learning Center. Located at 6333 Woodland Ave. in Southwest

Arts and Entertainment

Ludlow: Art Gallery Works to Make Photography Available to All

June 3, 2011

When Sarah Stolfa created the business plan for the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, she thought it would be a commercial enterprise. But she soon realized that the community needed something more. “For profit galleries represent

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South Philadelphia: Christian Street Y Plans for Summer Activities

June 3, 2011

The Christian Street YMCA Branch is offering seventh graders a special deal: a free membership…yes – Free! By offering a free membership to this age group, the YMCA hopes to promote a healthy lifestyle for

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Woodmere Art Museum Gets All Jazzed Up

June 2, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24388851] The Woodmere Art Museum is known for bringing new, exciting exhibits to Chestnut Hill. More recently, however, art in a different form has taken hold of visitors. Jazz at Woodmere has rapidly developed into

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Bond International Arts and Crafts Shop Brightens Community for Families

May 27, 2011

  Bond International Arts and Crafts Shop literally brightens Germantown Avenue. The shop window at 6379 Germantown Ave. features a vibrant rainbow along with colorful cutouts, making it stick out amongst neighboring buildings. But the

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West Philadelphia: Local Youth Celebrate Healthy Eating and Wellness

May 23, 2011

On Saturday, May 21, families, nutritionists and local residents gathered in Woodland Presbyterian Church, located at 401 S. 42nd St., for the third annual Eats and Beats fundraiser, a benefit dinner celebrating the efforts of

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