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Crime

Manayunk: Local Cop And Motorcycle Instructor Leads By Example

June 15, 2015

Local Manayunk cop Chuck Taylor grew up riding motorcycles. When he decided to become a police officer, working with motorcycles just made sense. Now that he is one of the head instructors for highway patrol,

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Philabundance Gives Food to Those in Need

June 12, 2015

A small crowd began to gather just after noon under an Interstate 95 overpass at the corner of Front and Tasker streets. People of different races and ages started to form a line. Some had

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Resident Honors Parents Through Charity

June 12, 2015

Beach toys rest against Anne Paul’s couch, not far from the ice-cream kit. Gardening pots accompany boxes of grow-it-yourself fruit and vegetable seeds that range from strawberries to hot peppers. She makes sure her house is

Business

Roxborough: Preserving a Family’s Legacy, One Cheesesteak at a Time

June 12, 2015

For Steven Kotridis, the food industry has always been a huge part of his life, so purchasing and preserving Dalessandro’s was something that has meant a lot to him. The original shop was opened in 1961 by William

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Vincent Iannelli Keeps Up 105 Year-Old Family Business

June 11, 2015

Walking down East Passyunk Avenue, you might miss this Italian, family-owned and operated pizza shop. Iannelli’s Famous Brick Oven Bakery may be small but third generation owner, Vincent Iannelli, knows his way around the kitchen.

Lawncrest

Lawncrest: William Conaway, Jr. Has Been A Part Of A Senior Living Center Since His Youth

June 11, 2015

For William Conaway, Jr. (above, in blue), keeping the residents of Philadelphia Protestant Home involved in their town – and the town involved with the residents – is vital. Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPh) is a senior

Business

Bustleton: Helping Immigrants Navigate a New World

June 11, 2015

For adults who have recently immigrated to the United States, whether working or unemployed, daily life can often be a struggle in and of itself. Resources to cultivate educational opportunities or to develop second-language skills

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Singer Beano Rocks the Stage and the Studio

June 11, 2015

For years he’s been ripping down stages and rocking crowds throughout Philly with his powerful R&B voice, but Barton J. “Beano” French Jr. will finally drop his highly anticipated solo project, which some would agree is

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Late Night Bowling In Whitman

June 10, 2015

After almost a decade of business, the owner of Northern Liberties’ North Bowl now has a second location, which opened earlier this year on Feb. 26. Located at 19 E. Oregan Ave., South Bowl is

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Venues for Affordable Live Music

June 10, 2015

Summer is here and for many music lovers in Philadelphia, that means finally some extra time to enjoy live music. While people weigh in on the increasing number of venues in the city, this competition has

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