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Amateur Sports

Northeast Philadelphia: Fitness Leader Sean Thomson Shares His Love of CrossFit

October 4, 2016 Tucker Brien Bagley

  Health and personal fitness is a growing concern among Philadelphia residents. As citizens begin to understand more and more about their bodies, one fitness model has begun to grow: CrossFit. And one of the

City Hall

City Hall: Staffer’s Memorable Moments Include Paul Newman, Failed Grand Prix

October 4, 2016 Taggart M Houck

After serving 17 years in City Hall, Donald Tippett has just about seen it all. From working for Councilman Frank Rizzo Jr. to his role as office manager for Councilman David Oh, he said he’s

Overbrook Park

Overbrook Park: Marc Reason Leads The Way For Civic Association

October 3, 2016 Kevin P Glasson

For nearly two years, Marc Reason, 47, has been president of the Overbrook Park Civic Association. Reason doesn’t only work as the president of the OPCA, he is a teacher at the Harambee Institute of

Bella Vista

Queen Village: Five Can’t-Miss Places Around South Street

October 3, 2016 Marissa N Giletto

South Street, which serves as the northern border for Queen Village, Hawthorne and Bella Vista, is an urban melting pot. Located just southeast of Center City, the corridor has a unique edge and several can’t-miss

Girard Estates

Girard Estates: A Repurposed Church Based On The Expansion Of People’s Musical Development

September 28, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

To find Philly Sound Studios and the South Philly School of Music and Arts, you must follow the sound of the drums. Across from a row of homes at 2829 S. 18th St., a converted church

Featured Stories

Manayunk: Five Places to Get Handmade Furniture

September 28, 2016 Veronica L Dekett

Manayunk is a hot spot to live, and the perfect place to buy the coolest, unique, handmade furniture for when you move in. No matter where you live, look no further than Manayunk to find

Business

Chestnut Hill: Five Must-Try Cafes

September 27, 2016 Marie A Sechuk

If you are sick of standing in Starbucks’ long lines and eating its pre-made food, you should check out the cafes in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue. They are all mom-and-pop shops and unique in their

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Jesse Gardner Opens Doors to Help Save St. Laurentius Church

September 26, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy

Jesse Gardner is the key holder to the art gallery, Unsung Heroes . Here, at 2024 E. Arizona St., double life-sized painted portraits of firefighters hang on the walls. But on the first Friday of each

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Tennis Coach Bryan Hughes Encourages Community To Live An Active Lifestyle

September 26, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo

From growing up on South Eighth Street to teaching tennis at Markward Playground, South Philadelphia Tennis Association (SPTA) President Bryan Hughes has been giving back to the community he calls home. Urging people of all ages to

Business

Mount Airy: Sheila Avelin Making Community Connections at Big Blue Marble Bookstore

September 23, 2016 Taylor Newstat Schwartz

Sheila Avelin, owner and manager of Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mount Airy, strives to maintain a cozy and accessible literary space within the fast-paced technological world. Located at 551 Carpenter Lane, Big Blue Marble is nestled in

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