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Arts and Entertainment

Northern Liberties: How a Business Owner Ditched the Usual

October 21, 2015pnadmin

From small, intimate restaurants with tables under twinkling lights to hardcore boxing and martial arts gyms, Northern Liberties is a place to discover hidden gems. Ritual Ritual is no exception. The 2nd Street store welcomes

Education

South Philadelphia: Family Empowerment Services Brings Families Together

October 21, 2015Kathryn A Stellato

Lauren Fein works to bring the community together one family at a time. Though she grew up in Massachusetts, the 32-year-old has roots in South Philadelphia. Fein found her calling in social work and after completing

Featured Stories

Fishtown: Local Community Board Unites the Neighborhood One Block at a Time

October 20, 2015Khaliha Ina Hawkins and

Fishtown has been called one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and the Fishtown Neighbors Association (FNA) has a few ideas why. FNA members Jamie Ware, president, Ian Wilson, reporting secretary, and

Featured Stories

Strawberry Mansion: Resident Teaches Responsibility Through Horses

October 20, 2015pnadmin and

Al Lynch was born to be a horseman. Almost literally. He was born at a horse stable at 27th and Dauphin streets while his father was feeding horses. Lynch developed his love of horses while

Government

Port Richmond: The “Not” Forgotten One

October 20, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia has a reputation of honoring fallen war veterans from an array of different wars. Some of the more notable memorials consist of the, Doughboys World War One Memorial at 2nd and Spring Garden streets,

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Philadelphia Native Helps Drive Kids to Success Through Golf

October 19, 2015pnadmin and

Many kids around Philadelphia choose to play sports such as football, basketball or soccer. On the other hand, what most consider an adult’s game – golf – is a sport that might not be on

5th Street

Olney: Francis Festival Makes Its Way To Cardinal Dougherty High School

October 17, 2015Rovell S Vialva

In celebration of Pope Francis’ arrival in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, approximately 3,000 Vietnamese Roman Catholics gathered at Cardinal Dougherty High School to celebrate. “That’s not a church,” objected one child as

Bella Vista

Bella Vista: Parishioners Study Family Teachings, Offer Church Tours Ahead of Papal Visit

October 17, 2015pnadmin and

People all over the world have anticipated the arrival of Pope Francis to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, which is the largest gathering of Catholic families in the world. One local South Philadelphia

Juniata Park

Juniata Park: The Juniata Action Committee Gives Back to Block Captains

October 16, 2015pnadmin and

Block captains are people who take it upon themselves to make sure that their neighborhood maintains a level of order and cleanliness. Many things are easy to overlook, from a piece of litter on the

Business

Queen Village: Goldstein’s Clothing Store Dresses Generations of Philly Families

October 16, 2015pnadmin

Queen Village is known as a quaint residential neighborhood with new bars and restaurants. On Sixth Street, a thriving business exists that has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. On a cloudy

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