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Arts and Entertainment

Graduate Hospital: Local Neighborhood Organizations Are Making Sure You’ll Love It Here

April 25, 2016James J Orlay

A community is only as good as its people allow it to be, and the folks living west of Broad on South Street have taken this notion to heart. Both the South of South Neighborhood

Northwest Philadelphia

West Oak Lane: Expressions Of You Store Owner Offers More Than Just Cards, Gifts to Community

April 25, 2016Chelsea Ann Rovnan

At the corner of Ogontz Avenue and Walnut Lane, a bright orange awning offered shade to a colorful storefront. Inside, owner Diane Caffie was bundling black and white balloon bouquets for one of her regular customers. Expressions of

Center City

LGBTQ: First Came Marriage, Now Adoption for Many Couples

April 25, 2016Taylor Smethers

For years, same-sex couples struggled for the opportunity to express and protect their love in the same way that a heterosexual couple inherently could. So when on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage

Business

LGBTQ: Philadelphia Helps Lead Anti-Discrimination Effort, But Will Rest of State Follow?

April 25, 2016Allison Anne Merchant

Philadelphia sits among 32 municipalities and two counties that have legislation in place to protect the rights of its LGBT residents from discrimination in the workplace. But in a state where there are 67 counties and more

Crime

Mayfair: Civic Association Leader Renews Interest in Splitting 15th Police District

April 25, 2016Aaron Windhorst

For nearly 30 years, Mayfair residents have been urging the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia to split the 15th Police District. Largely owing to a collaboration between Donny Smith (above), president of

Crime

Point Breeze: Educators Emphasize Importance Of Quality Pre-Kindergarten

April 21, 2016Santina R Pescatore

Chatter filled the lime green office that doubles as the entrance to Dixon Learning Academy at 2201 Moore St. in Point Breeze. The office staff busily worked while sneaking in a laugh here and there during the

Education

Oxford Circle: With New Curriculum At Carnell, Students Focus On Solutions

April 21, 2016Ashley Rose Kane

Laura H. Carnell Elementary School was one of four schools given approval by the School District of Philadelphia to redesign the academic structure of their school. The other schools are Chester Arthur Elementary, Jenks Academy for the

Arts and Entertainment

Tacony: Museum’s Inside Out Program Brings Art To Community’s Doorstep

April 20, 2016Margery Cedano

For the first time in Northeast Philadelphia’s history, you can pass by an Andy Warhol painting on your commute home. Yes, you read that right – exciting things do happen there. The Philadelphia Museum of

Arts and Entertainment

North Central: Philadelphia Celebrates Its Rich Jazz History

April 20, 2016Victoria G Mier

When Faye Anderson first saw Leroy Neiman’s painting “Big Band” at the National Museum of American History, she was struck by the musicians featured. “It’s a fantasy jam session featuring 18 jazz giants,” Anderson said.

Bridesburg

Bridesburg: Residents Complain Detour, Traffic Signs Being Ignored

April 20, 2016Mackenzie Fryday Mooney

There has been an ongoing problem in Bridesburg with traffic for as long as people can remember, especially with trucks and buses because of the depots on Orthodox Street. In recent years, it has gotten

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