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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

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

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

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

[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

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

The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 23 schools in August–a decision aimed at saving money because of a $300 million budget deficit. The closures have affected neighborhoods throughout the city in a variety

The Fifth Street neighborhood block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery and Germantown Avenues will soon be the home of the Saint Benjamin Brewing Co. Construction is under way for this brewery that will