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Education

Logan Square: Vetri Foundation Brings Life Lessons Into The Kitchen

March 16, 2015Paul Klein

Mixers, bowls, spatulas and students dressed in aprons amongst thousands of hardbacks don’t sound like a typical way to spend an afternoon at the Free Library of Philadelphia. But to one local organization, it’s the

Education

Germantown: Residents Want City Hall to Bring Education Back To The Neighborhood

March 16, 2015

In regards to the 2015 mayoral election, many citizens of Germantown are less concerned with the individual candidates and more so with what officials at City Hall have in store for the future of their community’s

Business

Kensington: Philadelphia Pet Health Center Builds Roots in the Neighborhood

March 13, 2015

The Philadelphia Pet Health Center has gone through plenty of renovations since Michael F. Wilson and his father, Dr. James F. Wilson took over in 2012. Michael Wilson (below), the center’s co-owner, jokingly described it

Fashion

Fashion: How the Upcoming Mayor Can Improve Fashion in Philadelphia

March 13, 2015Paul Klein

“I would love the upcoming mayor to be just as engaged and involved if not more, to drive the message home that art, design and made in Philly creativity is crucial to the growth of

City Hall

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Discuss Issues They Want Next Mayor to Address

March 13, 2015

Strawberry Mansion residents shared their concerns about the upcoming 2015 mayoral primary, and the impact a new mayor might have on the community. Many residents focused on the quality of education in the area, as

Holmesburg

Northeast Philadelphia: With a New Mayor, Comes Hope for Change in Northeast Philadelphia

March 12, 2015Paul Klein

Northeast Philadelphians had a lot to say when asked about the upcoming mayoral race. Issues such as education, revitalization and prison reform were all topics of discussion. “Right now you have two front runners that

Amateur Sports

Northeast Philadelphia: Lansing Knights Youth Organization Teaches Kids Life Values

March 11, 2015Paul Klein

The Lansing Knights Youth Organization provides kids from preschool to high school with the opportunity to play sports and hopefully learn a few lessons about life along the way. Brian Dunfee has had an active

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Project Positive Breaks to Inspire

March 11, 2015

Project Positive is an organization that expresses its message through hip-hop dance. Incorporating workshops, performances and community partnerships, Project Positive strives to inspire the youth in Philadelphia. “Hip-hop dancing saved my life when I started

Business

Walnut Hill: Community Association Encourages Residents to Stand Up and Be Heard by Voting

March 11, 2015Paul Klein

Walnut Hill Community Association President Horrace Patterson believes that the primary election and November general election could impact the community significantly. As president of the association for the past four years, Patterson finds that drugs, crime,

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Ameerah Khabir Presents Urban Film Art Show

March 10, 2015Paul Klein

The work of Philadelphia painter Ameerah Khabir is both new and unexpected, with each piece containing messages within. Her latest solo art exhibit showcased paintings that incorporated the central theme of iconic 1997 film Love Jones. The film, by Theodore Witcher, presented

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