Ernest “Puff” Edwards wore a train conductor’s hat and a sweatshirt to work on a recent Saturday. After all, he had nothing to prove to the patrons of the Elmwood Roller Skating Rink, where he first [continue reading…]
From her post at the helm of the Point Breeze Avenue Business Association, Ella Butcher routinely deals with big league movers and shakers to attract new business to The Breeze. After hours, however, she meets with a [continue reading…]
The commercial corridor on Lancaster Avenue is home to many businesses and residents who are passionate about their community. The people who have opened up shop are actively participating to support their neighbors and help [continue reading…]
Although they make up just 12 percent of Philadelphia, the city’s Latino population is not shy about making their mark on the community. These are five people within Philadelphia’s Latino community who are dedicated to [continue reading…]
Philadelphia has gained national recognition for its growing number of influential lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) organizations. Organizations such as The Attic Youth Center, the Mazzoni Center, Galaei and the Black Gay [continue reading…]
Behind every strong community, there are people that are crucial to keeping the area unified. Be it local businessmen or volunteers at community centers, these people are a must. The river waterfront neighborhood of Bridesburg [continue reading…]
Chris DiPinto’s reason for opening his own guitar shop was quite simple: He is left-handed. “It’s hard to find left-handed guitars,” DiPinto said. “You’ll see maybe four [left-handed guitars] out of the whole 80 guitars [continue reading…]
While the cliche might state “a good deed never goes unnoticed,” that doesn’t quite hold true for these five women you need to know. Collectively they’ve harnessed their skills and passions to give back to [continue reading…]
There’s a lot to love about Pennsport. It’s got a rich history of Mummer’s associations and immigrant settlements combined with a growing population of young people and new businesses. With rapid growth and change, neighbors [continue reading…]
Despite the never-ending winter, the citizens of Mantua are helping to keep this blossoming community a warm place. Sometimes it’s all about who you know. Here are the five people you need to know in [continue reading…]
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