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Arts & Entertainment: Five Cheap Date Ideas

February 13, 2015

Valentine’s Day is approaching and so is the pressure for couples to plan the perfect date. Philadelphia is known to offer a wide variety of restaurants and tourist attractions. However, if he or she is

Mantua: Five Churches to Know

February 12, 2015

Here is a list of five out of several well-established churches in the Mantua community. The motto of First United Baptist Church (above) is “Keep this Church Alive.” The pastor-teacher is longtime Bishop Samuel Adkins, who has

Northwest Philly: Five Community Gems that Focus on Art, History or Nature

February 12, 2015

A mixture of art, history and parks makes Northwest Philly a diverse area for community activities and events. Check out the community treasures of the Northwest. Woodmere Art Museum This 19th-century Victorian mansion sits on six

Amateur Sports: Five Ways to Dance Yourself into Shape

February 12, 2015

A 2012 Albert Einstein College of Medicine study found that dancing once a week can improve brain functionality, which is why it is no surprise dance fitness has become one of the most popular ways to stay active.

North Philadelphia: Andy German of The Prep Says, “It All Comes Down to Coaching.”

February 11, 2015

Andy German is about to begin his first season as the head coach of St. Joseph’s Prep’s lacrosse team. He was hired in October, replacing Eric Gregg, who stepped down after a six year tenure. Prior

Olney: Hopeful Pastor Leads a Diverse Community

February 11, 2015

Joseph Randall, a Baptist pastor from outside Charlotte, North Carolina, ventured up north to Philadelphia four years ago with hopes of leading a multi-ethnic congregation and bringing together the people of Olney. He now heads

Brewerytown: Max Ochester and His Self-Sustaining Neighborhood

February 10, 2015

Similar to vinyl records, the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia seems to be going through a resurgence. Both residential and commercial development is evident everywhere, and the new businesses that have opened are run by passionate

Doug Oliver: “I Know I’m an Underdog. I Just Don’t Care.”

February 10, 2015 George W. Miller

It’s official. Doug Oliver, a former PGW executive and press secretary for Mayor Nutter, is running for mayor. He announced his candidacy over the weekend and is officially ready to begin his campaign. The 40-year-old Germantown native sat

Germantown: Share Time with Amy Koslowsky of Face To Face

February 10, 2015

Amy Koslowsky is the director of children’s programs at Face to Face, a multi-service organization located in Germantown that offers free human services to low income and homeless individuals. The organization serves 2,500 individuals in

Far Northeast: Rev. Bradley S. Hauff, a Nomad Amongst the Lifers

February 10, 2015

The Rev. Bradley S. Hauff is the rector at All Saints’ Torresdale Episcopal Church, which is located on Frankford Avenue. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Hauff has been at All Saints for two-and-a-half years. He