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Plan Philly: South Kensington Church Plans to Sell Building

February 23, 2013

The St. Michael Roman Catholic Church in South Kensington plans to sell the vacant property it owns across the street. The building, located at Second and Jefferson streets, was once the St. Michael’s Business School,

Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: Community Environmental Education Center Prepares for Junior Docent Program

February 23, 2013

The Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center holds many nature programs for members of the community including the Junior Docent Program, which is set to start March 2. “Docents are highly trained guides. The guides that

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Supporters Present Case to Save School

February 22, 2013

[vimeo 60275537] Just over 12 hours after the principals for Leslie P. Hill Elementary and Strawberry Mansion High School spoke at the School Reform Commission hearing this week  teachers at those schools and community members voiced

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Local Residents Advocate to Keep School Open

February 22, 2013

A  group of protesters gathered outside the School District of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street headquarters this week,  continuing opposition to scheduled school closures. Shouting chants like “Our children are not for sale!” the protestors cited

Germantown

Germantown: Officials Determine Cause of Baynton Street Fire

February 22, 2013

Officials have discovered the cause of the fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in a three-story townhouse, located on Baynton Street, in Germantown. Executive Chief Richard Davidson has confirmed that the house fire prompted a

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy robotics lab
Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: School Making Teachers and Students Entrepreneurs

February 22, 2013

For a long time, teachers and administrators have discussed ways to bring education into the 21 century but haven’t taken much action. In order to prepare students for college, careers and life, they need to

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Headhouse District Celebrates 20 Years

February 22, 2013

The second oldest specialized business improvement district in Philadelphia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with plans for continued achievement. The South Street Headhouse District recently hosted its “State of the Street,” a look

Education

Manayunk: Volunteers Help Local Elementary School

February 21, 2013

Mindy Cohen teaches fifth-grade at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, located at 201 E. Salaignac St., in Manayunk. Thanks to her and other volunteers, the school is able to continue its after-school tutoring program. Every Monday through

Featured Stories

Plan Philly: New Shops Provide Commercial Progress On Girard Avenue

February 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/60176594] A recent spike in the opening of local businesses and small shops has had Girard Avenue looking a bit different lately. On Girard Avenue, specifically between Sixth and Front streets, a handful of businesses

Crime

Overbrook: Crime Prevention Combats Increased Car Thefts

February 21, 2013

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

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