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Poplar: Gun Range Owner Aims to Offer Safe, Social, Inclusive Environment

March 21, 2017Emily Rolen

The owner of The Gun Range greets all of his customers at the door, a welcome underscored with the faintest hint of an accent that originates somewhere between Russia and Israel. After a tumultuous childhood spent partly

Rittenhouse Square: Innovative ‘Two Piece Fest’ Finds Home In Church’s Underground Music Scene

March 20, 2017Stetson Miller

Rittenhouse Square is home to upscale apartments, boutiques, a five-star hotel, popular restaurants – and underground music. Independent music concerts in Philadelphia are often in less residential and less commercial areas than Center City. The contrast

Center City West: Five Healthy Spots to Eat

March 13, 2017Stetson Miller and

Center City West is home to several chains focused on healthy eating. After much investigation and considerable amount of taste testing (for research purposes, of course) here are the five best healthy finds in the

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

March 13, 2017Stetson Miller and

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, 2017Steven 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, 2017Meghan McFerran and

“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, 2017Howard Knapp and

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, 2017Dalton Balthaser and

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, 2017Taylor 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, 2017Cameron Alexander and

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