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Tacony: Lorenzo’s Café Espresso Aims to Bring Neighborhood Together

February 24, 2016Margery Cedano and

There is no such thing as a grand opening without a ribbon cutting, so what does an Italian cafe owner do when there is no ribbon in sight? Use a red, white and green banner

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ: Drew By Day, Drag By Night

February 24, 2016Allison Anne Merchant and

When the sun goes down, the transformation of Drew Gaver begins. “I started drag, in earnest, about three years ago,” said Gaver, who performs as BEV. “I dabbled around with just kind of goofing off

Bella Vista

Bella Vista/Queen Village: Five Places to Grab a Cup of Joe

February 24, 2016Taylor Lauren Farnsworth and

Bella Vista and Queen Village are neighborhoods in South Philadelphia that won’t stop growing. With a highly walkable neighborhood and an abundance of retail and restaurants, there are always great options to grab a cup

Center City

City Hall: Allan Domb Brings Business to City Council

February 19, 2016Jason Alan Pepper and

In the Philadelphia real estate business, it is pretty hard not to run into the name Allan Domb. He served as the president of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors and he has been hailed

Health

North Philadelphia: Fighting Cancer By Staying Up-to-Date with Technology

February 18, 2016Caralyn Michelle Dienstman and

Dr. Lisa Jablon is the director of the Breast Health Program at Einstein Medical Center located in North Philadelphia on the cross streets of Broad and Somerville. Under Jablon’s leadership, the Breast Health Program received national recognition as

Executive Director of GALAEI Elicia Gonzales (left) meets with board and staff members Tianna Kalogerakis, David Agosto, Tommy Atz, Rafael Alvarez, Felix Perez, and Francisco Zavala about using inclusive outreach language. |ERIN EDINGER-TUROFF
Immigration

Immigration: Five Organizations Offering Community Services

February 17, 2016Erin Justine Edinger-Turoff and

An influx of Latino and Asian immigrants have added to the city’s sizable black population and new ethnic neighborhoods have emerged in Philadelphia during the past several years. According to a 2008 report from the Brookings Institution, the

Business

Cobbs Creek: Larissa Mogano Works to Maintain Network with Neighbors

February 17, 2016Valerie W. Vaincoeur and

Larissa Mogano has lived in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood for close to 10 years. She is one of the founders of the Cobbs Creek Neighborhood Association and promotes it heavily on Facebook. While there are

Gayborhood

LGBTQ: Five Welcoming Places for the Community

February 17, 2016Allison Anne Merchant and

Intersecting at 13th and Locust streets, the rainbow crosswalk represents more than lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and queers. It embodies the boundaries and obstacles crossed and overcome by the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia. In neighborhoods across the

Gayborhood

LGBTQ: Q&A with Anthony Leon, Advocate for Latino Community

February 16, 2016Allison Anne Merchant and Taylor Smethers

Anthony Leon is the co-producer of “Gran Varones,” a documentary film featuring the stories of gay and queer Latino men. Leon captured and assembled stories with co-producer Louie Ortiz-Fonesca and video editor Sean Laughlin. The film premiered

Center City

Fitness: Five Unique Places to Get Healthy

February 15, 2016Aron Minkoff and

With so many fitness options in Philadelphia, it is tough to find a place that offers unique programs and experiences that you cannot get elsewhere. Several places around the city allow for a different way to help

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