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Education

Germantown: Low Test Scores and Poor Behavior Lead to Changes at Germantown High School

November 7, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31855738 w=540 h=398] For the first time this year, Germantown High School is now a Promise Academy. Starting in September, the students received an extra hour of education on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In addition

Economy

Parkside: Mayor Nutter Visits Key Bridge Construction Site

November 4, 2011

Mayor Michael Nutter visited the construction site at the 40th Street bridge connecting Mantua and Parkside on Thursday afternoon. Nutter visited the site to promote the passage of the Rebuild America Jobs Act and support

James Larry Grant showed off the Rahman for Mayor sign, with his brother, Cecil B. Marks, in front of their childhood home
Elections

Strawberry Mansion: Lifelong Resident Pushes Rahman for Mayor

November 3, 2011

James Larry Grant, 58, called himself a “product of Philadelphia,” as he taped fliers to his now boarded-up childhood home at the corner of 29th and Diamond Street The fliers are a reminder for people

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Local Non-Profit Gives Artists a New Canvas

November 2, 2011

Art is something that is a mainstay in Fairhill. From graffiti-covered buildings to walls adorned with murals, the controversial yet strikingly beautiful expressions can be found almost anywhere. HACE, a nonprofit organization attending to the

Bell's Corner

Bell’s Corner: Loved Ones Deal With Woman’s Death on Roosevelt Boulevard

November 2, 2011

Friends and family of Theresa Drobish, who went by Terri to those close to her, are still reeling from her untimely death about a month ago.  Drobish was walking with her young son Alexander on the

Featured Stories

Mantua: People’s Emergency Center Involves Local Residents in Neighborhood Planning

November 2, 2011

With the help of a $100,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation, People’s Emergency Center has embarked on “Make Your Mark,” a yearlong neighborhood planning process in West Philadelphia. Throughout October, PEC hosted several

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Historical Trolley System Currently Derailed

November 2, 2011

West Girard Avenue is host to the commercial corridor that runs through Brewerytown. Along these stores runs the historic trolleys that helped commuters travel up and down Girard Avenue daily. Recently, SEPTA announced that it

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: School Faces Possible Closure

November 2, 2011

https://vimeo.com/31468732] By next year, four brand new smart classrooms and a science room at George W. Nebinger School could be empty along with a freshly done library. As part of a planned new playground, newly

Germantown

Germantown: New Dental Office Brightens Up Germantown Avenue

November 2, 2011

Just over two weeks ago, Ilya Imyanitov opened up Germantown’s newest dental office. Located at 5616 Germantown Ave., Easy Dental is open to the public for individual’s of all types of insurance. “They’re aren’t a

Economy

Manayunk: Couch Tomato Bistro a Community Favorite

November 2, 2011

Eight years ago, The Couch Tomato first opened in Manayunk as a lower-priced, take-out alternative to many of the fancier dine-in restaurants on Main Street. Now, with the opening of their two-story, 75-seat Tomato Bistro,

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