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Economy

Northern Liberties: Out With the Old, In With the New

January 3, 2017 Alexis Rene Ryan

Like other parts of the city, Northern Liberties’ housing market has rapidly expanded in recent years. It seems as if every other street is restricted by orange construction barricades. By the time the seasons change,

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Community Organizations Combat Graffiti

January 3, 2017 Kelley L Hey

In Philadelphia, large-scale murals, art installations from internationally renowned creatives and pop-up art pieces have become standard, with South Philadelphia being no exception. South Philadelphia is known for mosaics from Isaiah Zagar and murals of

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: The Electric Street Mural Brings Community Together

January 3, 2017 Kelley L Hey

In an alley on Percy Street, just a few blocks away from Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks, a mural attracts events such as music video tapings, parties and even church revivals. The Electric

Business

Mayfair: Local Businesses and Vendors Rally for Small Spending

December 28, 2016 Erich Joseph Martin

Mayfair pop-ups may do much to unify a neighborhood, but businesses don’t all see eye to eye on the subject of regular pop-up events. The intent, to bring together community and possibly spur local spending, isn’t

Business

Mayfair: Pop-up Events Bring Community Together

December 28, 2016 Erich Joseph Martin

Pop-ups throughout Philadelphia have been gaining popularity. These small, usually short markets come for all sorts of reasons: a beer garden in the summer, to promote a corporate brand or, in the case of Mayfair,

Center City

Philadelphia: Aging at Risk of Financial Exploitation

December 28, 2016 Kamal Elliott

Much has been said about impact of the millennials, which can make it easy to forget that baby boomers will soon reach retirement age. From 1999 to 2009, the nation’s aging population grew from 35.3

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Arts Group Brings Out Creativity In Alzheimer’s Patients, Caregivers

December 27, 2016 Delia Franchi

Sarah Orgass has never had an easy relationship with her father, and recently it’s become more difficult because of his dementia. But then his doctor suggested ARTZ Philadelphia, a program that offers a creative outlet

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Coach Finds Passion for Educating Through Basketball

December 22, 2016 Benjamin A McWilliams

Coach Troy Holiday took a circuitous route to rediscover his love for basketball. The New Jersey native was once himself a standout basketball player at Germantown Academy before attending Loyola University Maryland. After graduating, he

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Athletics Crucial to Success of Southern

December 22, 2016 Benjamin A McWilliams

To find some of Philadelphia’s richest athletic history, one has to look no further than the halls of South Philadelphia High School. Trophy cases and plaques line the corridors, celebrating everyone from Eddie Gottlieb, one

Business

Queen Village: Community Finds Alternative Ways to Recycle

December 22, 2016 Kylie M Winkler

Queen Village is doing its best to transform into Clean Village, an environmentally conscientious neighborhood. In hopes of living in a greener city, residents are doing what they can to make changes in their everyday lives

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