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Business

Kensington: Next On Tap At Saint Benjamin Brewery? Full-Service Kitchen

April 8, 2016 James M. Kirn

Five years ago, Tim Patton and Christina Burris would have never thought they’d be running their own brewery. Now, they’re not only making Saint Benjamin beer at a re-purposed warehouse in Kensington, they are set to

Housing

Point Breeze: Local Organizations Partner To Build Affordable Housing

April 8, 2016 Santina R Pescatore

Point Breeze has seen a surge in development in the last few years, which is causing concern over the increasing prices for rental units. On Feb. 9, the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) received approval from the

Education

Education: Center For Literacy Classes Offer Adult Learners Help, Hope

April 8, 2016 Matthew R Mcgraw

Adult illiteracy is a major issue in Philadelphia, with more than two-thirds of the adult population classified as low literate – meaning they do not have the basic skills necessary for the modern workplace, according to a

Arts and Entertainment

Fox Chase: The Actors’ Group Brings Broadway to Local Stage

April 5, 2016 Charlotte Reese

Fox Chase resident Joseph Laub’s love of theater began at age 5 when his parents took him to his first show in New York. “’Coco’ I think it was,” Laub said, “with Katharine Hepburn and

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: qFLIX Philadelphia Revives LGBTQ Film Scene with Festival

April 5, 2016 Taylor Smethers

Philadelphia’s lone LGBTQ film festival evolved from necessity. “We put qFLIX Philadelphia together for one main reason — the previous festival was abandoned,” director and co-producer James Duggan (above) said. Founded in 2014 by Duggan and fellow

East Oak Lane

East Oak Lane: Church Leader Creates Kitchen Program to Bring Members Together

April 4, 2016 Talore G McBride

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church, located in the East Oak Lane area of the city, offers many programs geared toward creating a tight-knit congregation. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Judith Brackett, had this goal in mind when she

Northeast Philadelphia

Somerton: Lt. Joe Sroka Keeps Watch Over Engine 58 Crew

April 4, 2016 Trevor Carango

Fighting fires isn’t for everyone and it wasn’t something Lt. Joe Sroka imagined himself doing. As his career approaches three full decades on the job, Sroka has spent the past 20 years as an officer in the

Environment

Kensington: At Food Workshop, Greensgrow Teaches the Art of Preserving Seasonal Flavors

April 4, 2016 Emily Catharine Ganser

As cookbook author and full-time teacher, Marisa McClellan has undoubtedly mastered the art of preserving. Currently, McClellan runs her own blog, Food In Jars, and co-hosts the food podcast Local Mouthful. Her three cookbooks focus

Business

Lawncrest: Ever-Changing Library Offers Knowledge to the Neighborhood

April 4, 2016 Claire Voeglein

The Lawncrest branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia is making a difference in this Northeast Philadelphia community by serving as a resource for residents to get help and information about a variety of topics. Lawncrest resident

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Local Music Store Provides a Unique Experience for Shoppers

April 1, 2016 Chelsea E Titlow

Hideaway Music is a store located in Chestnut Hill that sells CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and vintage audio equipment. “I was looking for something else to do professionally,” said storeowner Brian Reisman, who opened the shop 13

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