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Technically Philly: PHMC Relocates to Improve Productivity

October 3, 2014

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a non-profit organization that helps provide health resources to the public. We spoke with PHMC president and CEO Richard Cohen (above, left) and PHMC CIO Mike McCain (right) about relocating

Chinatown

Chinatown: Five Types of Authentic Chinese Foods You Need to Try

October 3, 2014

Food diversity is a part of the Chinese culture due to the abundance of local resources in the different areas of China. When Chinese immigrants came to America, they brought their cooking styles along with

Environment

Northern Liberties: Five Places To Pamper Your Pet

October 2, 2014

From the continued renovation of new apartments and residences to the influx of small businesses in Northern Liberties, this up-and-coming Philadelphia neighborhood has a lot going on. Pets play a major role in the community

Social Issues

Veterans’ Affairs: Five Ways You Can Help Veterans Right Now

October 2, 2014

Servicemen returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last 13 years have made the needs of returning veterans more obvious to the public. Here are five organizations in Philadelphia that assist military veterans

Amateur Sports

Sports: Five Places to Catch a Premier League Match

October 2, 2014

Recently named the 10th most miserable sports city in the United States, many Philadelphia sports fans have looked beyond the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Eagles and Union for enjoyable sports viewing. Chickie’s and Pete’s and XFINITY

Featured Stories

LGBTQIA: Five Moments in Philadelphia’s LGBT History That You Should Know

October 1, 2014

Everyone knows that Philadelphia as a city full of American history. Although it also has a rich and important history with the LGBTQIA community, Philadelphia is often overshadowed in that respect by such cities as

Economy

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a

Immigration

Immigration: Five Organizations Helping Immigrants

October 1, 2014

Community organizations have evolved into some of the most powerful advocates for immigrants. Some groups focus solely on activism, while others perform multiple services to ease the fear of refugees who are in dire need of assistance. Here are

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Five Places To Find Art and Community in Perfect Harmony

September 30, 2014

Mantua has a thriving art scene that is constantly growing, expanding and finding new ways to connect with the community. Listed below are five places where artists and residents have come together to create positive influences throughout

Education

Education: Five Types of Schools in Philadelphia

September 30, 2014

Figuring out the various types of schools in Philadelphia can be complicated for newcomers and longtime residents alike. Whether public or private, each type of school has the goal of student success in mind, although the

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