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Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: New Classrooms for Students

November 16, 2011

The fourth floor of George W. Nebinger School used to bustle with energy from sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, but this past Monday, the floor was mostly vacant. With the exception of two carpenters, the emptiness

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Local Comedy Writer Finds New Talent, Big Laughs at Open Mic Nights

November 16, 2011

On Monday nights at The Irish Times, a small, intimate pub tucked away at 2nd and Bainbridge, Mike Dougherty can be found hosting his weekly open mic nights. Dougherty, a Mayfair resident, started the series

Arts and Entertainment

Northeast: Comic Book and Collectible Salesman Rides Wave of Rising Popularity

November 15, 2011

Comic books and comic book characters are all of the rage these days. With a major comic book film coming out at least once a year since the turn of the century–Faust: Love of the

Economy

Northeast: Local Residents Donate Blood to Those in Need at Red Cross

November 15, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31698464] Needles, the thought of needles or being injected by needles makes some people cringe, but not Derek Jackson. He said he donates blood to the Northeast Philadelphia branch of the American Red Cross “whenever

Economy

Technically Philly: Video Game Studio Comes to Philadelphia

November 11, 2011

Mike Worth and Lou Tranchitella realized the need for a big-budget video game studio in Philadelphia and co-founded Play Eternal, the first AAA studio in the city. The duo, along with almost 20 other members

Economy

North Philadelphia: Philadelphia Housing Authority Auction Upsets Residents

November 10, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31937924] Betsy Esteves was surprised to see the empty lot next to her home on North Third Street–a lot she fenced off, planted grass on, did some minor gardening in and has been struggling to

Economy

Mantua: Vacant Stores Provide Space for New Business

November 10, 2011

Victoria Onwucheka has moved around a lot. A native of Nigeria, West Africa, Onwucheka came to Philadelphia in 1981, after obtaining her bachelor’s degree in physiology and pharmacy while living in New York. Once in Philadelphia,

Mayfair

Mayfair: Rebuilding a Playground and a Community

November 10, 2011

  “A promise kept. That’s what this is.” Melinda Mulvenna, a co-chair for the Friends of Mayfair Memorial Playground, surveyed the playground that was furiously undergoing construction, with hundreds of volunteers milling around hauling mulch,

Education

Fairhill: Rehabilitation Center’s Successful Approach to Recovery

November 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31662185] “Show me a disco move you remember,” Alan Alper said. As the screen on the wall flashed with sequined disco balls, the sound of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” echoed throughout the room as Alper brazenly

Fairhill

Faihill: Community Member Makes a Big Difference

November 9, 2011

[vimeo 31788215] If you’ve ever met Richard DeJesus, which you probably have if you live in Fairhill, he was probably trying to put a hamburger in your hand and asking you what kind of juice box

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