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Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Earth Shows Spooky Chemistry

November 13, 2013 0

In Mount Airy at Earth – Bread + Brewery, patrons young and old were tricked and treated to a spectacle seemingly supernatural. Fred Schaefer, a chemistry professor from University of the Sciences, is a regular [continue reading…]

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Technically Philly: The Philadelphia Startup Grind Helps Connect Local Entrepreneurs

November 13, 2013 0

Many people dream of being their own boss but where do you start? The thrust into entrepreneurship offers struggles at almost every corner and it seems individual support can be hard to find. In a [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: Two day symposium discusses education in Philadelphia

November 12, 2013 0

Germantown was recently the host of two days’ worth of events that revolved around the theme of education. The symposium, titled “Equally Entitled to Freedom: Benezet Now, Benezet Then” focused on the works of Anthony [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts Beat: Meet the EDM Street Teamers

November 12, 2013 Neil D. Ortiz 0

Electronic dance music has become a popular genre, bringing huge crowds to places like Festival Pier (above) and Soundgarden Hall. We spoke with two guys who help promote shows in Philly.

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Education

Point Breeze: Residents Raise Concerns Over CHOP Renovation of Free Library

November 12, 2013 0

The South Philadelphia Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be renovated soon as a community contribution from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) but it seems not all residents in the area are [continue reading…]

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Arts and Entertainment

Art Museum Area: The Economics of Made in America

November 12, 2013 Neil D. Ortiz 0

The Made in America festival, produced by Live Nation and curated by Jay-Z, not only brought music to the city but also an alleged boost to the economy. We spoke to local experts about the [continue reading…]

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Nutrition Intuition: Water for Life

November 11, 2013 Neil D. Ortiz 0

A lot of people know that working out, you drink water. And when you’re hung over, it’s a good hangover cure. But many people don’t know the hidden benefits that water has and all the [continue reading…]

Economy

Graduate Hospital: Climbing from Depressed to Head of the Class

November 11, 2013 0

“Up and coming” can describe many Philadelphia neighborhoods. Graduate Hospital is no exception. The southwest Center City neighborhood is bordered by South Street to the north and Washington Avenue to the south but one of [continue reading…]

Education

West Philadelphia: A Beacon of Light for Expectant Mothers

November 8, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/76840873] It happens all too often. A young woman finds out she is pregnant and does not know what to do. She does not know where to turn and who to ask for help. She [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Francisville: St. Joseph’s Prep Football Readies For Catholic League Playoffs

November 6, 2013 0

As the Philadelphia Catholic League football playoffs prepare to get underway, everyone will be looking at two teams to cross paths – the St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks and the La Salle College High School Explorers. [continue reading…]

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