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Amateur Sports

Fairmount: Paine’s Park Provides New Space for Skaters

June 20, 2013

When Paine’s Park opened in late May, skaters rejoiced. Local residents, however, don’t seem to notice nor think its attraction has a negative impact on the neighborhood. “I think it’s good for the city to

Crime

Spruce Hill: Father’s Day Rally Committee Inc., Celebrates 24 Years

June 20, 2013

On Friday, the Father’s Day Rally Committee, Inc. kicked off Father’s Day Weekend with the 16th Annual Fatherhood Award Reception honoring the service of men and fathers. According to the Father’s Day Rally Committee’s website, its mission “is to

Fishtown

Fishtown: Local Resident Converts Home into Yoga Studio

June 19, 2013

Located at 1130 Columbia Ave., is Yoga has become a space for local residents who wish to pursue yoga in a small and friendly learning environment. Chae Yang Bullock, owner and chief teacher, opened the studio

Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Studio Enables Students to Combat Bullying with Song

June 19, 2013

Students at Henry H. Houston School are making their voices heard when it comes to bullying. But rather than speaking out against it, these students are singing out. Unveiled before an audience of students, teachers

Education

Mantua: GED Test Change Affects Adult Education class

June 19, 2013

Jim Landers teaches the Adult Education class offered by the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, a new organization at 35th and Spring Garden streets. The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 35th and Spring Garden provides

Housing

West Poplar: Developer Builds Homes Close to Center City

June 19, 2013

Vacant lots are being transformed into contemporary townhouses as developer Lawrence Rust completes his plans for Spring Arts Point. Since coming up with the idea nine years ago, Rust used his background in construction to build homes

Bustleton

Northeast: Families Get Help From Up-and-Coming Programs

June 18, 2013

Northeast Philadelphia has many different programs that help members of the community in different ways. Two programs that are relatively new to the area are Heart to Heart, run through the Klein JCC in Somerton,

Amateur Sports

Germantown: Soccer Sisters Meet With Friends of Vernon Park, Discussing Future Plans

June 18, 2013

Soccer Sisters United, a youth girls program located in Germantown, is facing mixed opinions about their current game field in Vernon Park. During a recent Friends of Vernon Park meeting, a few parents, players and

History

Kensington: Neighborhood History Buff Shares Tales of Kensington’s Past

June 18, 2013

Standing in a cleared out square amongst a sea of bookshelves at Port Richmond Books, Kensington native and history buff Kenneth Milano uses his old-school wooden pointer and overhead projector to highlight the route of

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Little Berlin Highlights ‘Zine’ Culture

June 18, 2013

Little Berlin, a Kensington collective art space and gallery, is currently in the midst of its June exhibit, “Gone Shadowing.” The focus, according to curator Alex Walcroft, of the exhibit is on performance art, photography,

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