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Business

Mayfair: Q&A with a Business Leader Fighting a Changing Neighborhood

October 17, 2016 Erich Joseph Martin

Angela Vanni is a Philadelphia native and an owner of Giggles Gifts, a retail gift shop which specializes in candies, cards, seasonal decorations and other possible presents. Located at 7400 Frankford Ave., it was founded by the Veneziale

Education

Kensington: Quieting the Madness at McPherson

October 17, 2016 Darrian Hopson

Walking into the McPherson Square Branch library, adult and teen librarian Chera Kowalski sees many things. The outside of the library, where the use of drugs is a daily occurrence, and the inside, where the people

Arts and Entertainment

West Philadelphia: Free Library Book Bike Rolls into Local Events

October 13, 2016 Cynthia M Ferraz

The Free Library of Philadelphia has a new branch, but this one has rims, wheels, brakes and a box full of books above a three-speed handlebar. Known as a “Book Bike,” this new outreach initiative is

Arts and Entertainment

Queen Village: PACK Students Put A Twist On Classic Theater Productions

October 13, 2016 Kylie M Winkler

The Performance Arts Center for Kids inspires students one lesson at a time with a unique combination of dance and theater classes. PACK owner and director Jessica Noel teaches students more than just choreography. She creates a safe and

5th Street

Olney: Philip Green Works To Revitalize North 5th Street Corridor

October 11, 2016 Phylandra Anne McFaddin

Philip Green is the co-director of the North 5th Street Revitalization Project, alongside Stephanie Michel (below). The mission of this organization is to keep the streets clean and safe, support the merchants with business services, and

Business

Chinatown: John Chin Seeks To Bring Divided Community Together

October 11, 2016 Robert Tierney

John Chin, the executive director of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. (PCDC), is at the forefront of a neighborhood split in two. According to city maps, the space above the Vine Street Expressway is considered Callowhill. But it

Arts and Entertainment

City Hall: Eight Statues That Help Tell The History of Philadelphia

October 10, 2016 Taggart M Houck

The plazas surrounding City Hall are enriched with iconic statues. From the 37-foot-tall monument of William Penn at the top of the building to the smaller statues scattered around the base of the structure, these

City Hall

Politics: Groups Work to Register Philadelphia Voters Ahead of Election

October 10, 2016 Taggart M Houck

Perhaps no one in Philadelphia has Oct. 11 marked on their calendar more than Gregory Irving. The voter registration deadline is one of many that Irving has faced over nearly 29 years working in the

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Q&A with Peter Zutter, President of South Broad Street Neighborhood Association

October 5, 2016 Kelley L Hey

Peter Zutter, a longtime resident of South Broad Street and president of the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association, has seen his neighborhood go through many different changes in zoning, density and makeup of population. The

Fairmount

Fairmount: Running Club Founder Bennett Brookstein Inspiring Others

October 5, 2016 Samara Grossel

Runner Bennett Brookstein has lived in Fairmount for almost half of his 45 years. He came up with the idea to start The Fairmount Running Club more than 11 years ago when running clubs were few

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