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Economy

Powelton Village: Paper Dolls Boutique

March 31, 2011 0

At 40th Street and Lancaster Avenue is Paper Dolls, a new boutique. The small shop opened on March 6 and features women’s clothing. Inside, the walls are lined with purses and T-shirts and the floor is [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Fairhill: Watts’ Fitness Studio Keeping Residents Fit

March 30, 2011 2

Peter Watts’ Fitness Studio is one of the few fitness centers located in Fairhill. This well-equipped facility, located at 2712 N. Fifth Street near Lehigh Avenue, was opened in November 2003 by Watts, a fitness consultant. [continue reading…]

Government

Ridge Avenue: From Temple University Student to Campaign Manager

March 30, 2011 0

Behind every good election campaign are dedicated workers and volunteers to help get the winning edge. While most are experienced politicians, others are young, motivated workers ready to take on the everyday duties of a [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Ludlow: A ‘Close-Up’ on Project Basho

March 30, 2011 1

Nestled between boarded up warehouses and vacant lots off Girard Avenue is a hidden paradise for photographers known formerly as “Project Basho.” The words ‘Project Basho’ are written in bold horizontal letters identifying one of [continue reading…]

Education

North Central: Local Bike Shop Services Community Needs

March 30, 2011 0

Bikes of various sizes–all used–sit neatly in a row to the right of the front door. The bikes have price tags on them–some priced as low as $13 and some as high as $400. Bike [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Hunting Park: Latino Restaurant Draws City Diners To Neighborhood

March 30, 2011 1

Bartender Michael Leiva has four bottles of rum flipped upside down over a pitcher filled with mint leaves, ice and lime juice. It’s 2 p.m. and Tierra Colombiana is filled with hungry lunch-goers ready to [continue reading…]

Fashion

Olney: Smooth Like That Provides Fashionable Attire

March 30, 2011 0

  Men’s apparel costs ranges from $99.99 to $399. Ties, cuffs, hats and other accessories are $19.99 to $279.The store also sells boy’s clothing, which ranges in price from $39.99 to $89.99 . “Fathers and sons [continue reading…]

Education

Logan: Kid’s Corner Child Care

March 30, 2011 1

Kid’s Corner Child Care Center has provided the Logan community with strong foundations for young learners. Located on 4815 Old York Road, the brightly decorated building has welcomed families into the facility for over four [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: Author Celebrates All-Black Civil War Camp

March 30, 2011 0

Germantown residents and visitors were privileged to learn about the stalwart black troops who trained nearby. The free event “Saluting Camp William Penn,” which took place in the parlor of the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, opened [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Germantown: Centers Help the Needy

March 28, 2011 4

Christine Gilyard was given a second chance at life. Homeless and addicted to drugs, she was trying to numb the pain of life. She was living in a shelter as she coped with her only [continue reading…]

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