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Crime

Northeast: The Friends of Pennypack Park Strive to Protect Historic Landscape

April 5, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/62635748] The Friends of Pennypack Park work together to beautify the park and preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations. Despite having an eye on the future, there is a particular area of the park which [continue reading…]

Environment

South Philadelphia: Catharine Park Meets Matching Grant Challenge

April 5, 2013 0

Catharine Park met its goal of raising $2,500 from local residents over the weekend. The challenge, sponsored by The David G. Orphanides & Associates, P.C. Attorneys at Law, was to have residents raise $2,500 by March [continue reading…]

Economy

Axis Philly: Mayor Nutter Proposed Tax Relief for Businesses

April 4, 2013 0

Mayor Nutter’s proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2014 included $10 million in relief for small businesses that experience an increase in property taxes under AVI. The relief measure will be aimed solely at property taxes, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Al Día: Latina Artist Leads Children Art Education Program

April 4, 2013 0

Chilean artist Jacqueline Unanue teaches a children’s art education program with a focus on a holistic curriculum in West Philadelphia. The Children’s Art Education Program is for children 2 to 5 years old and takes [continue reading…]

History

South Philadelphia: Townhouses thrive on Old Warehouse site

April 4, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/63059954] Pam Zenzola will admit that since she’s moved into her townhouse on the 1300 block of Federal Street she has made an effort to purchase at least one item from the Rosa Food Product [continue reading…]

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Government

Wynnefield: Wyndale Avenue Boasts Stability and a Councilman

April 4, 2013 1

https://vimeo.com/63189105] Coined by many residents as an “attractive block” the 5400 block of Wyndale Avenue stretches over a two-block span with over 60 homes and almost the same number of old, tall trees. This block [continue reading…]

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Raccoons Run Amok on Redfield Street

April 3, 2013 0

[vimeo 63203984] At the heart of Carroll Park, lies a block unscathed by frequent crime and littering. For many years the upkeep of the 1400 block of Redfield Street has been the pride and joy of [continue reading…]

Crime

Fishtown: Belgrade Street Residence Involved in Potential Firebombing

April 3, 2013 0

A home on the 2300 block of Belgrade Street was the target of a potential firebombing late last week.  There were no injuries reported, the incendiary device is unconfirmed and the damages to the home [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Tune in to G-Town Radio Hosts’ Eclectic Music Program

April 3, 2013 4

Reade McCardell, radio host at G-Town Radio in Germantown, has hosted FEWSH since his start at G-Town Radio six years ago. McCardell had his start in radio back in Michigan where he worked at WXOU [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: StrEAT Festival Returns with New Theme

April 3, 2013 2

Residents in Manayunk can look forward to food trucks with gourmet food, crafts, a restaurant tour and festival shopping in Manayunk during the StrEAT Food Festival Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. [continue reading…]

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