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Amateur Sports

Francisville: Nick Dobkowski Says Rec Center Offers More Than Fun and Games

September 14, 2015 pnadmin

For the past year, Nick Dobkowski has been using his master’s degree in urban studies from Eastern University – and previous experience at recreation centers like Clemente and Vare – to, as he said, “not

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: 4 Places to Play for the Love of the Game

September 10, 2015 pnadmin

In high school, sports were considered an extracurricular activity. Once the “glory days” are over, continuing to play those sports is strictly for the love of the game. No matter who you are or where

Education

Education: Five Ways Budget Cuts Hurt City Schools

September 9, 2015 Lora C Strum

It’s the eighth largest district in the country and one of the two poorest. Despite tying with urban Chicago school districts for the most financially disadvantaged, The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) remains one of

Featured Stories

Mantua: Five Community Organizations Revitalizing the Neighborhood

September 9, 2015 Melissa A Steininger

Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood has been a recent target of revitalization, even getting federal attention. Here are five local organizations that have already been putting in the work to make a change in Mantua. Mighty Writers Recently highlighted

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Featured Stories

Religion: Five Houses of Worship Worth Visiting

September 8, 2015 Tom Dougherty

While the upcoming papal visit draws most of the attention in Philadelphia, another religious leader will soon make his way to the city. The Dalai Lama will be here Oct. 26 and 27, when he’ll

Business

New Business: Five Businesses You Should Not Miss Out On

September 8, 2015 pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city rich in history and culture but much has changed since Billy Penn was here. The soon-to-be weekend home for the Pope has more a dozen fortune 500 companies and several large

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 4

July 17, 2015 pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this final installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 3

July 17, 2015 pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this third installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia’s Glass Making Culture – Philadelphia Glass Land Part 2

July 17, 2015 pnadmin

Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. A huge way that pipe glass makers get their names out there is

Crime

Port Richmond: Town Watch President Working to Clean Up

July 16, 2015

Maryann Trombetta’s efforts aren’t always noticed. In fact, Port Richmond’s town watch, named The Eyes and Ears of Port Richmond, often operates without the knowledge of the community it serves. Until, that is, its annual Christmas

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