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South Philadelphia: Sam Jacobson Brings British Comfort Food to East Passyunk

October 16, 2015Thomas F Beck

Don’t call it a restaurant. “It’s a pie shop,” said Sam Jacobson, the owner and operator of Stargazy, a Philadelphia eatery serving authentic British comfort foods. “I just don’t want people to think it’s a restaurant,”

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Pub on Passyunk East (the P.O.P.E.) Celebrates Pope Weekend

September 28, 2015pnadmin and

Bars and restaurants across Philadelphia prepared for a sea of additional customers this weekend as Pope Francis’ arrival brought thousands of pilgrims to the city— but one South Philly bar was born ready for the

Fashion

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015pnadmin and

Port Richmond is a close knit community, known for its large Polish and Irish immigrant population. That said, there is plenty of diversity within the borders of the region. This diversity is seen throughout the community

Food

Germantown: Pastor David Fitzgerald Compels People to Christ

September 18, 2015pnadmin and

Whether it’s through feeding the homeless or counseling community members, Pastor David Fitzgerald stands out in the Germantown region. In an area facing a plethora of societal issues, namely poverty, the pastor actively seeks to

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Influencing the Community Through Religion

September 17, 2015George 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

Business

New Business: Five Businesses You Should Not Miss Out On

September 8, 2015pnadmin and

Philadelphia is a city rich in history and culture but much has changed since Billy Penn was here. The soon-to-be weekend home for the Pope has more a dozen fortune 500 companies and several large

Economy

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

July 16, 2015Emily Catharine Ganser

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, 2015Emily Catharine Ganser

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: Advent’s Effect On People and Businesses

June 18, 2015

The Roxborough/Manayunk community contains a variety of different people and businesses, so Advent was the perfect advertising agency to come in and provide this neighborhood with what it needed. In 2012, Joseph Decandido and his

Center City

Center City: Weekly Farmers Markets Giving Philadelphians A Chance to Eat Fresh and Buy Locally

June 16, 2015

Farmers’ markets play an integral role in the community. They are an essential tool in linking urban and rural populations. Not only are people getting the opportunity to buy fresh locally grown foods, but it

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