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Housing

Spruce Hill: Historical Society Votes ‘Yes’ On Mansion-Preserving Construction Plan

March 17, 2014

Members of the University City Historical Society voted unanimously to support a new proposal for construction on the historical mansion on the corner of 40th and Pine Streets. The proposal will allow for the preservation

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Amateur Sports

Overbrook: Saint Joe’s Galloway Leaves His Mark on Court

March 15, 2014

Saint Joseph’s University senior guard Langston Galloway was named the Big 5 Player of the Week for Feb. 17. Although this is the second time receiving the title this season, Galloway remains humble. “It’s about

Fairmount

Health Beat: Dogs Helping People Get Fit

March 14, 2014

[vimeo 87640861] Owning a dog – known as man’s best friend – has been proven to promote a healthier lifestyle. Philadelphia has 15 dog parks for owners and their pups to go for a stroll and

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Arts and Entertainment

Northeast: Pat’s Music Center Stands Test of Time

March 14, 2014

https://vimeo.com/87647105] “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name,” Gary Portony sang for the popular ’80s TV show “Cheers.” That’s the feeling some customers get the second they walk through the doors of

Amateur Sports

Philadelphia bars struggling without thriving sports teams

March 14, 2014

In 2008, the Phillies were World Series champions, the Eagles won the NFC East, the Flyers were in the Eastern Conference Finals and even the Sixers were in the NBA playoffs. The city was jubilant,

Amateur Sports

Fairmount: Local Cornhole League Signs with Phillies for Tournament

March 13, 2014

A local Fairmount cornhole league will kick off its new season at the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Cornhole League (PCL) will host The Cornhole Classic at Citizens Bank Park on May 3 at

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Robertson’s Flowers Prepares for the 2014 Philadelphia Flower Show

March 13, 2014

The Philadelphia Flower Show returned last weekend, giving a glimpse of spring amid an elongated winter. This year the theme for the show is “ARTiculture,” alluding to a mixture of art and horticulture. Exhibition designers

Fishtown

Fishtown: I-95 renovation to get worse before it gets better

March 13, 2014

For the past two years, residents of Fishtown have dealt with two of the most disruptive neighbors:  URS Corp. and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Together the engineering firm and the Transportation Department began the

Allegheny

Allegheny West: Attorney Adrian Moody Comes Back Home

March 13, 2014

On the busy strip of 22nd St and Indiana Avenue sits the Moody and Shields law office. That’s where attorney Adrian Moody helps the very community where he grew up. His strong beliefs in building

Arts and Entertainment

Newbold: Weft Fashion Company Rooted in Philadelphia

March 13, 2014 George W. Miller

The word weft refers to one of the two directions that go into the weaving of fabric. To Kurt Souder, 29, and Jennifer Burks, 28, Weft is their newly launched men’s sportswear fashion line. “It

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