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Rittenhouse Square: As the Decades Pass, Clothing Store Owner Keeps Pace With Changing Fashions

March 13, 2017 Stetson Miller

The visually stunning windows of Sophy Curson on the corner of 19th and Sansom streets stand out in the sea of industrial and vintage-looking storefronts. The slanted tile roof and floor to ceiling windows are

Chinatown: Officials Weigh Competing Proposals for Development at Parking Lot Site

March 13, 2017 Steven Bohnel

Cecilia Yep has served the Chinatown community for decades. As one of the founders of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp., she has fought what she considers intrusive development, including a proposed stadium near the Vine

Passyunk Square: KYL/D Director Uses Dance as a Means of Self-Discovery

March 8, 2017 Meghan McFerran

“One, two, three, two, two, three and go!” Kun-Yang Lin said as he stood in front of his ensemble of professional dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center (CHI MAC) and gave notes during rehearsal of a restaged

Northwest Philadelphia: Entrepreneur Doing Well By Doing Good for the Community

March 7, 2017 Howard Knapp

For Ken Weinstein (above), passion is more than just a cliche, it is the driving factor that has motivated him to become the successful real estate developer, entrepreneur, and benefactor he is today. “Passion

Hunting Park: Chess Instructor Inspires Kids To Reach Their Full Potential

March 6, 2017 Dalton Balthaser

Young children played and screamed happily at the Lenfest Center on N. 10th St in Hunting Park as Gil Motley arrived for his chess club. His infectious smile and personality captivated the space as he

North Philadelphia: Malcolm Kenyatta Promotes LGBT Representation in Government

March 3, 2017 Taylor Andrews-Spicer

Malcolm Kenyatta grew up in North Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University. He is now the member engagement coordinator for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the youngest member of the Liberty City LGBT Democratic

Kensington: Skate Shop Owner Makes A Difference Through Community Work

February 27, 2017 Cameron Alexander

Pete MacKay, 31, owns and operates Shallow End Skate Shop, located at 2557 Amber St. in East Kensington. The shop and the brand he co-owns, Gnarhammered Skateboards, have become fixtures in the Philadelphia skateboarding community

Mount Airy: Five Places to Grab a Bite on Germantown Avenue

February 22, 2017 Howard Knapp

Mount Airy is a quiet neighborhood in the Northwest portion of Philadelphia. Situated between Germantown and Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy is undergoing a “revival” of sorts with many new businesses and restaurants coming to the

Mayfair: CDC Executive Director Aims to Keep Neighborhood Current

February 22, 2017 Bryan Fink

Luka Lakuriqi has made it his mission to make the Mayfair community the place to be in the Northeast. He leads the Mayfair Community Development Corporation, located on the second floor of the Mayfair Community Center

Spring Garden: Young Choreographer Explores Human Interaction Through Dance and Photography

February 21, 2017 Meghan McFerran

Through a blend of two distinctive artistic disciplines, 23-year-old Camille Gamble seeks to illustrate the significance of everyday human interaction that many folks often take for granted. The recent Temple University graduate calls her concept,