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Business

Kensington: Philadelphia Pet Health Center Builds Roots in the Neighborhood

March 13, 2015

The Philadelphia Pet Health Center has gone through plenty of renovations since Michael F. Wilson and his father, Dr. James F. Wilson took over in 2012. Michael Wilson (below), the center’s co-owner, jokingly described it

Fashion

Fashion: How the Upcoming Mayor Can Improve Fashion in Philadelphia

March 13, 2015

“I would love the upcoming mayor to be just as engaged and involved if not more, to drive the message home that art, design and made in Philly creativity is crucial to the growth of

City Hall

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Discuss Issues They Want Next Mayor to Address

March 13, 2015

Strawberry Mansion residents shared their concerns about the upcoming 2015 mayoral primary, and the impact a new mayor might have on the community. Many residents focused on the quality of education in the area, as

City Hall

Politics: The Man Leading Philly’s Young Generation

March 12, 2015

Growing up in Philadelphia, Kellan White was always surrounded by politics. His father, John White, served on Philadelphia City Council, was a member of Mayor Wilson Goode’s administration and ran for mayor in the Democratic

Amateur Sports

Overbrook: A Sport You Don’t Have To See To Believe

March 12, 2015

Just because a sport is not featured on ESPN does not mean that it does not take incredible athletic ability. Goalball is one of many sports that blind or visually impaired people play and many compete

Bridesburg

Fishtown: “We’re Here to Service The Community. Being Part of It is Something Really Special.”

March 12, 2015

Matthew Albasi and Max Pulcini (above), two young Temple University graduates who love journalism and the city of Philadelphia, recently purchased The Spirit of the River Wards newspaper, which serves the Fishtown, Kensington, Bridesburg, Port Richmond and Northern

Holmesburg

Northeast Philadelphia: With a New Mayor, Comes Hope for Change in Northeast Philadelphia

March 12, 2015

Northeast Philadelphians had a lot to say when asked about the upcoming mayoral race. Issues such as education, revitalization and prison reform were all topics of discussion. “Right now you have two front runners that

Amateur Sports

Northeast Philadelphia: Lansing Knights Youth Organization Teaches Kids Life Values

March 11, 2015

The Lansing Knights Youth Organization provides kids from preschool to high school with the opportunity to play sports and hopefully learn a few lessons about life along the way. Brian Dunfee has had an active

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Project Positive Breaks to Inspire

March 11, 2015

Project Positive is an organization that expresses its message through hip-hop dance. Incorporating workshops, performances and community partnerships, Project Positive strives to inspire the youth in Philadelphia. “Hip-hop dancing saved my life when I started

Business

Walnut Hill: Community Association Encourages Residents to Stand Up and Be Heard by Voting

March 11, 2015

Walnut Hill Community Association President Horrace Patterson believes that the primary election and November general election could impact the community significantly. As president of the association for the past four years, Patterson finds that drugs, crime,

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