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Germantown: Officer Ernest Pollard Helps Keep Inner City Youth Off the Streets

June 2, 2016 Andrew J Knight

Those around him have often recognized Officer Ernest Pollard (above) for his dedication and desire to help others inside of the Goldie Paley PAL Center, as well as on the streets of Philadelphia … and on

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

June 1, 2016 Andreas M Dienner

When Jim Kenney was elected mayor in late 2015, it remained to be seen what direction he intended to take Philadelphia. After campaigning on education reform and job outlook improvement, voters were anxious to see

North Philadelphia: After Transition, Duckrey Finds a Strong Leader

June 1, 2016 Ryan C Snowden

When the School District of Philadelphia proposed 37 school closings in 2013, Tanner Duckrey Elementary School was scheduled to close its doors to roughly 300 students. Duckrey’s fate changed when the School Reform Commission narrowed

Old City: Carriage Driver Turned Teacher

June 1, 2016 Allison Christine Clark

Kelly Filbert is a horse carriage driver in Old City. Being a horse carriage driver has made her find a love for history. She wants to pass her knowledge on to everyone who steps into

Logan Square: “Like Living and Having a Classroom Outside of The Classroom”

May 31, 2016 Alexandra Menzione

The Logan Square Neighborhood Association is an all-volunteer community organization comprised of residents and organizations in the Logan Square area who hope to keep the area a beautiful and safe place to live and visit.

Somerton: Five Must-Try Food Spots

May 31, 2016 Taylor Gillen Carson

Somerton is not your typical Philadelphia neighborhood. With Bucks County and Montgomery County at its borders, it is a part of the Northeast that feels more like the suburbs. There are a wide array of

South Philadelphia: Christ Church Reaching One Neighborhood at a Time

May 31, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds

Love Christ, love each other, love our city. It is the motto pastor Jeff Boettcher of Christ Church South Philadelphia holds his congregation to. Boettcher’s goal is to get the community excited about the teachings of

Newbold: Restaurant Owner Brings Homestyle Indonesian Food To An Award-Winning Restaurant

May 27, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

Hardena Resto Waroeng Surabaya is home to authentic Indonesian food located on the corner of Hicks and Moore streets in Newbold. Customers can enjoy tahu seafood, tempe orek, beef ending, bala bala (an Indonesian favorite

Kensington: Jim Hardy Gives Back To Community Through Education and Soccer

May 27, 2016 Regina R Riley

Jim Hardy has been a social studies and world language teacher at Kensington Health Sciences Academy for almost 10 years. Hardy is a pillar in the community and one of the notable advocates for social

Manayunk: Kevin Smith Fights for Development that Makes Sense

May 26, 2016 Kevin F Barr

Kevin Smith is president of the Manayunk Neighborhood Council, a not-for-profit civic association dedicated to promoting a unified and sustainable community in Manayunk. Smith, who was raised in Southern California and moved to Manayunk about