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Roxborough: Roxtoberfest Aids Local Businesses

October 25, 2013

https://vimeo.com/76554962] Hoards of people recently bustled down Lyceum Avenue in Roxborough for the first ever Roxtoberfest. With dunk tanks, face painting, live music and a moon bounce, the event was suited not only to adults

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Technically Philly: String Theory School Raises the Bar for Philadelphia High Schools

October 24, 2013

https://vimeo.com/76660608] Philadelphia’s newest charter high school is revolutionizing the way in which young minds learn. The String Theory School, located at the former GlaxoSmithKline building at 16th and Vine, offers its students a top tier

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Olney: United Methodist Plants Roots in Community

October 23, 2013Saleem Ahmed

In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition, Solid Rock United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature free

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Pennsport: The Guerilla Ultima Brunch Experience

October 23, 2013

A sit-in food truck just became the new Sunday brunch. Guerilla Ultima, run by Chef Robert Legget, is an American BBQ food truck in Philadelphia. Like any other mobile restaurant in the city, it makes

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Manayunk: Tomato Trot Brings Breath of Fresh Air

October 22, 2013

Whether you frequent the area or have just stopped by for a visit over the weekend, you probably heard about the breath of fresh air that Manayunk’s own Couch Tomato Café and Bistro has brought

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Technically Philly: Temple Expands Online Curriculum with MOOC

October 22, 2013

Technology advancements have allowed for information to be spread almost anywhere. In an effort to incorporate modern communication tools, educators around the world are experimenting with online courses in order to accommodate even the busiest

Center City

City Hall: New App Aims to Connect Communities

October 22, 2013

The city announced last week a new mobile and web application for its PhillyRising Collaborative. PhillyRising, which is run through the Managing Director’s Office, targets high-crime areas where there are quality of life concerns and

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Fishtown: Philadelphia Sculpture Gym Works to Promote Local Art

October 21, 2013

[vimeo 77004288] Located in the heart of Fishtown, the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym offers Philadelphians a place to both view various forms of amazing local art and an outlet to create some of their own. Founded in

Bella Vista

Newbold: reNEW Yoga Space Promotes Happiness in Point Breeze

October 21, 2013

New vibes are flowing into Point Breeze with Newbold’s newest yoga space, reNew Yoga Studio, at 1508 Moore Street. In an aromatic, light-filled room freshened with eucalyptus and nag champa incense, students can relax and take

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Mt. Airy: Serving “Food Awareness” at Wine Thief Bistro

October 21, 2013

In a cozy bistro on Germantown Avenue, food awareness is the idea behind every dish. The owners Mount Airy’s Wine Thief, Sophie and Chris Simpson, have embraced the idea of “you are what you eat.”

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