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Center City: Five Parks That Make You Forget You’re In Philadelphia

October 10, 2016Mary R Salisbury and

Philadelphia is full of parks and lush gardens that make it easy to forget it’s a large city on the East Coast. Rittenhouse, Graduate Hospital and Logan Square are three neighborhoods within walking distance of each

South Philadelphia: Q&A with Peter Zutter, President of South Broad Street Neighborhood Association

October 5, 2016Kelley L Hey and

Peter Zutter, a longtime resident of South Broad Street and president of the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association, has seen his neighborhood go through many different changes in zoning, density and makeup of population. The

Fairmount: Running Club Founder Bennett Brookstein Inspiring Others

October 5, 2016Samara Grossel and

Runner Bennett Brookstein has lived in Fairmount for almost half of his 45 years. He came up with the idea to start The Fairmount Running Club more than 11 years ago when running clubs were few

Queen Village: QVK9 Gives Dogs a Social Playground at Mario Lanza Park

October 5, 2016Kylie M Winkler and

They may be known as man’s best friend, but pups might not be the first thing that come to mind when sorting out community affairs. However, that’s not the case in Queen Village. Jaclyn Kelly

South Philadelphia: Five Wellness-centered Businesses around East Passyunk

October 4, 2016Kelley L Hey and

Keeping up with health and wellness, both physical and mental, is made easy in South Philadelphia with the numerous gyms, wellness centers and organic-geared stores that have begun peppering the bustling neighborhood. Below are five

Fairmount: Five Locally Owned Businesses Serving the Community

October 4, 2016Samara Grossel and

Many locally owned businesses are found along Fairmount Avenue. The variety helps fill the needs of the community and appeals to loyal customers, several business owners said. Fairmount Pet Shoppe This small business, located at 2024 Fairmount

Amateur Sports: Five Brazilian Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Helping Lead the Craze

October 4, 2016Tucker Brien Bagley and

From “Rocky” to the Blue Horizon boxing venue to Front Street Gym in Kensington, this city has always been a fighting town. But as boxing gyms and venues close around the city, mixed martial arts is gaining in

Chestnut Hill: Group Focuses On New Ideas To Improve Community Life

October 4, 2016Marie A Sechuk and

Ryan Rosenbaum cares deeply about the community of Chestnut Hill and is working to improve the future of the neighborhood. He has held the position of executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association for 10 months

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

October 4, 2016Tucker Brien Bagley and

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

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

October 4, 2016Taggart M Houck and

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