Trailblazers is a word that could be used to describe Friends of the Wissahickon – but not just because the group built two new paths Saturday, June 1 as part of National Trails Day. In [continue reading…]
On the corner of Frankford and Columbia avenues, a new tea and coffee shop will open on Wednesday. There were rumors the building was to be a gourmet cheese shop, but the words “Steap and Grind” painted on [continue reading…]
Hardy Williams Academy ranked third in PennCAN’s 2013 Top 10 schools. The Mastery Charter School celebrated the achievement Thursday evening in the school’s gym with performances from the choir and Step Team. The school’s community [continue reading…]
Residents recently gathered for the Germantown Garden Festival at Vernon Park. Community members stopped by to swap plants, attend gardening workshops and tour the park’s rain garden. Plants for the event were donated by members [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/67590333] This year’s Manayunk Bike Race appeared to be a smooth ride for public officials, after facing complaints and difficulties in years past. Known this year as the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, negative media attention surrounded [continue reading…]
Fitness-minded people of all ages came together Saturday, June 1 for the first ever Manayunk “Fit Fest.” The festival, held at the Levering Street Parking Lot just off Main Street, brought together small businesses and [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is undoubtedly a hotbed for startup activity in the technology, science, health and creative field. It is an equally popular place for student entrepreneur startups as well. Students enrolled in some of the city’s [continue reading…]
In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation. With more [continue reading…]
[vimeo 65465622] Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony is taking a business first approach while Holmesburg is [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65466062] Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue that is bringing down the community. Short dumping is [continue reading…]
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