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Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Portside Arts Center Seeks To Combat Delinquency, Promote Creativity

July 2, 2014

On a sweltering mid June afternoon, Port Richmond resident Michelle Williams sat on a bench at the Cione Playground. Referred to as St. Anne’s Park by the locals (because of its proximity to the now

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Philly Record Stores You Need To Know

July 1, 2014

For the past year or so, think pieces from publications such as The New York Times, Billboard and SPIN have been presenting a simple thesis – vinyl is back. But if you live in Philadelphia, you probably already knew

Environment

Waterfront: Penn Treaty Park is a Green Block in an Urban Landscape

June 30, 2014

Philadelphia folklore suggests the turn of the 16th century brought along the founding of peace between local Native American Lenape Clan and one of the city’s most famous icons. Legend has it William Penn brokered a peace

Crime

Fairhill: Efrain Diaz Has a Plan to Take on Drug Addiction

June 27, 2014

Efrain Diaz had a bad addiction, a heroin addiction. “I lost my family. I lost my wife,” said the 58-year-old. Yet for the past 30 years, Diaz has been helping people overcome their addictions. This

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Portside Arts Center Offers Hub For The Creative In Port Richmond

June 24, 2014

A large congregation of music students and proud parents gathered last week in the upstairs foyer of Port Richmond’s Portside Arts Center for the first public performance for many of the young participants. Tiny hands

Economy

South of South Street: Five Improvements in the Works

June 12, 2014

Residents living south of South Street have witnessed rapid change over the last decade. From Ori Feibush’s new construction and rehabilitated homes to closing shops and bars, the area has been in a constant state of flux. According to census

Arts and Entertainment

Northern Liberties: The Foodery Finds Creative Ways to Meet the Needs of Customers and the Law

June 9, 2014

The Foodery, a craft beer bottle shop located in Northern Liberties is one place in the city that is set for Philly Beer Week. The celebration lasts 10 days, starting last Friday and running to

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Using Farmers’ Market to Help Build a Better Mayfair

June 6, 2014

Joe DeFelice has a mission. The chairman of the Mayfair Community Development Corporation is using a weekly farmers’ market in the heart of Mayfair to kickstart that mission. The market will be running every Sunday

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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Runs You Need To Know About

June 6, 2014

There are a lot of fun things to do in Philadelphia, but for the amateur athlete who loves to run, there are many unique ways to get involved. Whether it’s dressing up in your favorite

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