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Activism: Five Historical Activism Locations In Philadelphia

April 5, 2017 Shannon Hurley

As the birthplace of the U.S., Philadelphia holds the history of William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and many others. These people stood on the front lines of making a change, not necessarily in battle,

Germantown: Five Black-Owned Small Businesses Prospering In The Community

April 5, 2017 Brian Roche

Germantown is one of the oldest settlements in Philadelphia. Known for its historical landmarks such as the Germantown White House, The Johnson House and many more, the history tracks almost three centuries of settlement, patriotism and abolitionism. But it has more to offer than

Bella Vista: Five Non-Italian Places To Eat At The Italian Market

April 5, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

The Italian Market on South Ninth Street contains its fair share of restaurants and cafes. Its name, however, is a tad misleading. Along with its abundance of Italian restaurants, the Market has become a spot for

Activism: Fighting For Transgender Rights In Philadelphia

April 4, 2017 Kristine Fenstermacher

During the Obama administration, federal guidelines released called on public schools to allow transgender students to be able to choose the bathroom facility according to their self-professed gender identity. On Feb. 22, 2017, President Trump’s administration notified the U.S.

LGBTQ: Softball League Unites the Community

April 4, 2017 Taylor Andrews-Spicer

City of Brotherly Love Softball League (CBLSL) is one of Philadelphia’s largest and oldest LGBTQ sports organizations. The league was created in 1981 by J.J. Hendley as an outlet for LGBTQ individuals who wanted both

Northwest: Mount Airy Learning Tree Branching Out to Create Stronger Community

April 3, 2017 Howard Knapp

Mount Airy Learning Tree (MALT) is a community-based nonprofit organization that has been bringing together members of the Northwest Philadelphia community for more than 35 years. Founded in 1980 by Barbara Bloom, MALT looks to

Old City: “What is Good for Our Residents is Probably Good for Our Community.”

March 31, 2017 Emily Milliron

Job Itzkowitz is the executive director of the Old City District in Philadelphia. Since starting the job in August of 2014, he has lead a staff that is committed to the improvement of the Old City District for

Mount Airy: Lovett Memorial Library Getting Closer to Completion

March 31, 2017 Howard Knapp

In 2013, the Lovett Memorial Library on Germantown Avenue in Mount Airy was selected as one of four Philadelphia branches to be a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries

Center City: Philadelphia’s Irish Community Supports Civil Rights

March 30, 2017 Shannon Hurley

People of Irish descent in Philadelphia have a history dating back to the pre-American Revolution era. According to the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), Irish Americans make up the largest ethnic group in the Philadelphia area.

LGBTQ: Toasted Walnut Brings the ‘L’ Back to LGBTQ

March 30, 2017 Taylor Andrews-Spicer

When Sisters Nightclub closed in 2013 after serving the lesbian community for 17 years, Philadelphia lacked a gathering space catered to LGBT women. However, with the opening of Toasted Walnut Bar & Kitchen, that need has

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