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Education

Strawberry Mansion: Preschools Are Important, But Underfunded

February 28, 2018Matt Rego and

Amanda Bowman always imagined herself as a mother. When the time came for her to have children, she was presented with two surprises. The first: she would have to raise them as a single parent.

Arts and Entertainment

Local Music: Marley McNamara Builds Community Behind The Scenes

February 27, 2018Donahue Katelyn and

Marley McNamara turned her passion for music into a career. McNamara became involved with the Philadelphia music scene through a job tending bar at World Cafe Live. From there, McNamara began booking small shows at

Fairmount Park

Strawberry Mansion: Property Developers Strive To Improve Neighborhood

February 27, 2018Matt Rego

When walking through Strawberry Mansion, you may notice an overabundance of vacant properties and abandoned houses. It was not always like this. Due to redlining, a racist collusion between banks and city government, where people

Business

Mayfair: New Executive Director Plans To Enhance The Business Community

February 26, 2018Megan Diventi and

In his office located on the second-floor of the Mayfair Community Center, Marc Collazzo, 49, has been getting used to his new job. Collazzo became the executive director of the Mayfair Business Improvement District in

History

Poplar: Five Pieces of Philadelphia History

February 20, 2018Easterling Evan and

The original city plans laid out on a map by William Penn only included the area between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers between Vine and South streets. People, however, settled outside of those areas, including what

Social Issues

Nonprofits: Five Women Making A Difference Through Leadership

February 19, 2018Roberts Jennifer and

Being a female leader in the nonprofit sector is difficult, just like it is in many fields. According to a report by the human resources firm Nonprofit HR, women are underrepresented in nonprofit leadership positions,

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Good Good Comedy Theatre’s Kate Banford Making Philly Fun

February 14, 2018Linvill Christopher and

Kate Banford is the co-founder of Good Good Comedy Theatre, located near 11th and Race streets in Chinatown. Constantly trying out new shows with the reoccurring “Five Dollar Comedy Week,” Good Good Comedy strives to

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Five Cafes That Serve Coffee With A Twist

February 12, 2018Donlevie Theresa and

There’s no question that Brewerytown has seen numerous changes throughout the years. Once known for its many breweries, it is now recognized for the new establishments in the area — especially the cafes. In a

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Five Open Mics You Can Find On A School Night

February 12, 2018Linvill Christopher and

The Philadelphia comedy scene consists of an array of brave comics who have a close bond with each other and aren’t afraid to expand their network at open mic nights throughout the city.  These free

Bella Vista

Bella Vista: Anastasi Seafood Is A Family Affair

January 3, 2018Nydja Hood and

Anastasi Seafood has become a household name in South Philadelphia, as this family-run business has stayed true to its claim of serving seafood in the Italian Market for more than 80 years. Located at 1101 S.

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