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City Hall

City Hall: Al Schmidt Says, “You Don’t Have an Excuse Not to Vote.”

February 9, 2015

  Elections are the foundation of a democratic society. While it might seem as though elections just come together, in reality a tremendous amount of work is required to make them happen. City Commissioner Al

Environment

Northern Liberties: The Next Gold Standard for Environmental Stewardship?

February 9, 2015

Lara Kelly, the quality of life coordinator for the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association, promotes healthy living and environment for the community. She has been an active member in the neighborhood for 19 years. What do you bring to

Business

Mantua: Longtime Donut Shop Owners Have Seen Good Changes in Community

February 9, 2015

Loyal customers know that Fresh Donuts owner Donald Eap and his sister Van have owned the doughnut and breakfast shop at 39th and Lancaster Avenue in Mantua for years. The neighborhood has changed significantly since

Amateur Sports

Sharswood: AAU Coach Strives For Players to Earn College Scholarships

February 9, 2015

Johnathan Stewart is the head coach for Play Hard Squad (AAU Basketball) and a residential advisor at Girard College in the Sharswood section of the city. We spoke with the 45-year-old about the role of basketball in the city.

Education

Kensington: After-School Program Offers Safe Haven, Educational Assistance

February 9, 2015

Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center in Kensington is a hub for creativity, extracurricular activity and educational assistance. Dominique James, the director of the high school after-school program, spends her days offering a positive lifestyle to students

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Lenfest Center Coordinator Recruits Youth to Safe Space

February 6, 2015

Lights were out and a sign on the door read “closed,” but a few tiny fists still came knocking on the Lenfest Center’s doors during after-school hours on Jan. 27. Kevin Oberst, the youth center’s

Bustleton

Far Northeast: Five Historical Churches that Helped Shape the Community

February 4, 2015

The Far Northeast is known as an area of religious communities. It’s a place where churchgoers can admire the majestic architecture and history of some of the region’s oldest churches. Pennepack Baptist Church (above), located at 1832 Krewstown

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Q&A with Marian Fischer Pearlman about Katie at the Bat

February 3, 2015

Marian Fischer Pearlman is the executive director of The Katie at the Bat Team, an organization dedicated to empowering youths living in underserved neighborhoods. As a member of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, The Katie at the Bat

Crime

Immigration: Cambodians Face Tough Legal Environment Without Interpreters

January 15, 2015

For immigrants involved in the legal system, finding an adequate court interpreter from an online roster might seem like an easy task, but others may gasp at the low number of translators for their native language. For example,

Neighborhoods

Waterfront: Pier by Pier, Delaware River Group Aims to Make Philly Greener

January 14, 2015

If you manage to avoid sliding down the soggy slope that separates Wal-Mart from the uninviting, trash-ridden space that is Pier 68 in South Philadelphia, you’ll see a sign of things to come. Nestled between

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