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South Philadelphia: Juliane Ramic Helps Southeast Asian Refugees Grow Gardens And Plant Roots

March 2, 2016Patricia N Madej and

At first glance, it looks like a weed. Chin Baung, a slender, leafy plant with a sour taste, isn’t native to South Philadelphia. But come spring, Chin Baung thrives in three small gardens near 8th

Education

Frankford: “There is So Much to Do And So Little Time”

February 9, 2016Sienna I Vance and

Christine DeJesus has been working as the Frankford Neighborhood Advisory coordinator for four years and she has a plethora of responsibilities. She cares strongly about the Frankford community, which is why she has devoted her

Food

South Philly: Five Places to Satisfy Any Meal of the Day

January 25, 2016Amber Clay and Abigail Durey

South Philly hosts a number of good eateries that are worth trying out, and the further south you, go the more food gems you’ll find. Whether you’re trying to get some breakfast, lunch, dinner, or

Abandoned Property

Amateur Sports: Nonprofits Help Homeless Beyond Athletics

December 18, 2015Stephen T Godwin

Street Soccer USA On any given night in the United States, there are approximately 564,708 people who are counted as homeless. On any given night in this country, there are also 39,907 unaccompanied youth between

Bella Vista

Queen Village: Community Gardeners Prepare for Winter

December 8, 2015Danielle S. Nelson

As the temperatures dropped, local gardeners came out in droves to clean up their community garden before hanging up their racks, hoses, pruners and shovels for the season. The Southwark Queen Village Community Garden hosted

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: The Design Movement Brings Together Artists and Residents

December 7, 2015Morgan Falconer

The Design Movement is a home decor store located at 1229 Point Breeze Ave., and features a variety of vintage pieces and local artists’ artwork. The store held its grand opening Oct. 23. Sarah Raiburn (above), the

Environment

Newbold: Residents Fear Lack Of Parking Due To Green Space Development

December 1, 2015pnadmin

In 2011, The Philadelphia Water Department set off on a 25-year initiative known as “Green City, Clean Waters.” The plan was straightforward in theory – reduce stormwater pollution entering Philadelphia’s sewer system through the use of

Environment

Point Breeze: Residents Question New Additions Planned for Wharton Square

October 29, 2015pnadmin

Point Breeze residents want to make sure that only the right changes are made to Wharton Square. The Philadelphia Water Department wants to make Wharton Square more eco-friendly as a part of the Green City,

Arts and Entertainment

Graduate Hospital Area: A Fireside Chat with Christina Saboe

October 27, 2015pnadmin and

“I’m one of those types that if you implant an idea in my brain, I can’t get rid of it,” said Christina Saboe, owner of Fireside Camp Supply located on South Street. Her two-year-old camping

Government

Port Richmond: The “Not” Forgotten One

October 20, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia has a reputation of honoring fallen war veterans from an array of different wars. Some of the more notable memorials consist of the, Doughboys World War One Memorial at 2nd and Spring Garden streets,

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