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Northeast Philadelphia: Five Diners You Have to Try in Northeast Philly

March 5, 2015

Diners are a staple in Northeast Philadelphia. With so many different choices on where to eat in one area, it’s important for those diners to have a certain quality the rest don’t. Mayfair Diner Manoli Lagoudakis

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Passyunk: Joan Verratti’s Labor of Love

March 5, 2015

The Italian culture associated with South Philadelphia may not be as visible as it once was, but what that culture represents is still alive and well in Joan Verratti, owner of Pollyodd, on Passyunk Avenue.

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: A Look At Bookstore Owner Greg Gillespie

March 5, 2015

Many forces are up against Greg Gillespie and his bookstore. “They’ve closed Richmond Street from Cambria south. So it’s all dead end,” Gillespie said of recent construction in the area. “This used to be an

Mantua

Mantua: Residents Seek Stronger Communication with City Hall

March 4, 2015

Redevelopment, providing accessible fresh food and strengthening communication between politicians and their constituents are all priorities that Mantuans are talking about in regards to the upcoming mayoral election. “I think we had a lot of

West Kensington

West Kensington: APM Leads the March in Economic Development

March 4, 2015

Home-owning can be a challenge for those living in the 19122 area code in Philadelphia, where the median income was $23,509 in 2013, according to the U.S. Census American Community Survey. Just 40 percent of homes in

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five Best Student Fans In The Big 5

March 4, 2015

Philadelphia is known for having some of the most passionate, dedicated and brash sports fans. This list highlights the most fervid sports enthusiasts in the Big Five. Joost Charlow: University of Pennsylvania The University of

Nicetown

Nicetown: Elijah Jones, Youth of the Year

March 4, 2015

Elijah Jones, a 17-year-old Simon Gratz High School student, makes a difference in the Nicetown Boys and Girls Club by using his leadership skills, athletic abilities and guidance, in order to improve the lives of

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Technically Philly: Five Female Developers and Designers You Might Not Know

March 4, 2015

The following five women are notable members of the city’s technology scene. They have achieved success at their respective companies doing front-end web development, software engineering or design. Elise Wei Wei (pictured above), a software engineer

Education

Ludlow: Ramonita de Rodriguez Library Hopes the Next Mayor Will Fight for Education

March 3, 2015

Inside the Ramonita de Rodriquez Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, children can be seen reading, playing, and creating school projects in a cheerful room decorated with crafts. They come every Monday through Thursday

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Cigar Shop Owner Takes Unique Path to Success

March 3, 2015

Kosta Fotiadis moved to Philadelphia in 2002 to chase his dream job, working for Lockheed Martin. Now, just 13 years later, Fotiadis is the proud owner of award winning cigar and hookah lounge Smoke, a totally

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