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Fishtown: ZogSportsPHL Giving Back to Charity Through Amateur Sports

June 2, 2016Andrew J Knight

On the Morning of 9/11, Robert Herzog was on his way to work. His office building was located on the 96th floor of World Trade Center One (North Tower). That morning, he did things he

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

June 2, 2016Andrew J Knight and

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, 2016Andreas 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, 2016Ryan C Snowden and

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, 2016Allison Christine Clark and

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, 2016Alexandra Menzione and Paul Klein

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, 2016Taylor Gillen Carson and

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, 2016Rasheed M Reynolds and

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, 2016Taylor 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, 2016Regina R Riley and

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