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Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse Square: Gallery Owner Brings Communities Together With Art

October 31, 2016 Mary R Salisbury

As dog-walkers or window shoppers get their evening fresh air, it’s hard to resist stopping to admire the gorgeous paintings that hang from the walls inside Twenty-Two Gallery. Owner Shawn Murray said he keeps the door

Amateur Sports

Graduate Hospital: Ryan Howard Facility Proves A Hit With Young Ballplayers

October 31, 2016 Mary R Salisbury

Although Ryan Howard‘s time with the Philadelphia Phillies has come to an end, his impact in Philadelphia is far from over. On a rainy fall night, more than a dozen aspiring baseball players worked on their swings at

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: All-Female Collective Dances With Eye Toward Election

October 31, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy

On Election Day, femme. collective will cast a vote for president that is sprinkled with lady power. Femme. collective is a Fishtown-based, all-female group of dancers and artists who support feminism. The core group, of less

Economy

Hunting Park: Local Efforts Encourage Minorities And Millennials To Vote

October 28, 2016 Grace E. Maiorano

Equipped with pledge cards, iPods, and polling data, a group of five millennials cramped into a minivan. Maneuvering through North Philadelphia, the team knocked door-to-door along nestled rowhomes in Hunting Park, Juniata Park, and Feltonville,

Business

Olney: Barber Enjoys Reputation For Sharp Blades And Words

October 28, 2016 Phylandra Anne McFaddin

On a typical day at Barbers Inc., the environment is lively. Laughs, jokes and conversations about sports and societal issues flow about the shop and continue outside the doors into the community. It’s a safe haven

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Indoor Baseball Facility Allows Year-Round Growth

October 24, 2016 Timothy Edward Merrick

Joe Messina loves the art of pitching. Involved in baseball in South Philadelphia for the past quarter-century, Messina has been an assistant coach for the Neumann-Goretti High School baseball team for the past 11 years.

City Hall

City Hall: Philadelphia Provides Adult Educational Opportunities

October 24, 2016 Aishwarya Menon

The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy was created in 1983 under an executive order. Its original purpose was to teach adults reading, writing and mathematics. Since then, the commission has expanded to also teach digital literacy

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Library Closes Temporarily To Repair Ceiling Leak

October 24, 2016 Delia Franchi

The Chestnut Hill library has been around for over 100 years – 109 years to be exact. The library is located at 8711 Germantown Ave. and is a huge fixture within the Chestnut Hill community.

Frankford

Frankford: Corridor Cleaning Manager Eugene Thomas Is Making A Difference Among Youth In Frankford

October 21, 2016 Jared L Phillips

It’s not easy to find a job fresh off house arrest. Luckily for “Buddha,” as Eugene Thomas is affectionately referred to, a quick call to Rep. Jason Dawkins solved that problem. Thomas, 27, has been

City Hall

City Hall: Five Things To Know About Sheila Hess

October 21, 2016 Aishwarya Menon

In January 2016, Jim Kenney transitioned from his 23-year-run in Philadelphia’s City Council to become the 99th Mayor of the city. One of Mayor Kenney’s tasks is to ensure that the city is filled with

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