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Mayfair

Northeast: Farmers’ Market Preview Arrives in Mayfair

September 26, 2012

The 3500 block of Ryan Avenue was transformed into a small street fair Sunday during a preview of the Mayfair Farmers’ Market due to open in April 2013. Although the market will not be open

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Piano Academy Encourages Young Learners

September 26, 2012

Situated on the corner of 47th Street near Cedar Avenue sits a small 300-square-foot studio that teaches more than just piano. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, open since 2010, is following Shinichi Suzuki’s style of

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: DJs Celebrate the End of Summer

September 26, 2012

Hip-hop, reggae and dance beats pounded the speakers that were scattered down West Hunting Park Avenue and 10th Street this weekend. Under their own tents and pavilions, local DJs gathered together to celebrate the close

Kensington

Kensington: Christian Thrift Store Works to End Welfare Reliance

September 26, 2012

Kensington thrift store, Productive Lives, seeks to relieve those caught in the “welfare trap” by providing work. Director John Mollo, 48, said he believes that people treat welfare as if it’s free money and don’t

Fairhill

Fairhill: Local Businessman Prepares To Close Store

September 26, 2012

Jose Vega started his thrift store business in Fairhill because he thought that it would be beneficial to the people of the community, but because of a lack of support Vega’s Used Furniture is being

Center City

Center City: Flag Raising Kicks Off Puerto Rican Heritage Week

September 24, 2012

Dozens gathered outside of City Hall Monday to witness the raising of the Puerto Rican flag as a celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Week, but for Hispanics and Latinos in attendance the ceremony had a

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Zoo, Business Association Bring ‘Lorax’ Trail to Town

September 24, 2012

With the change of season this weekend in Chestnut Hill, so too came the spirit of a popular children’s book. Germantown Avenue came alive with the spirit of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, which focuses on

South Africa

South Africa: Temple Student Wins Emmy

September 24, 2012charper

https://vimeo.com/40628465] Temple students traveled to South Africa and produced a variety of stories during the time spent there. Here is Lauren Hertzler’s documentary, which was published in April and won a mid-Atlantic Emmy award over

Arts and Entertainment

East Falls: The Salvation Army Kroc Center Provides Arts and Music Opportunities

September 24, 2012

https://vimeo.com/50039305] In an effort to expose more local children to the arts, the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center joined forces with the New York Staff Band and Carol Jantsch of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Environment

Wynnefield: Urban Tree Connection Grows Business and Community Involvement

September 23, 2012

Many automatically assume that fresh produce like spinach, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes originates from farms outside Philadelphia in places like Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County or the ‘Garden State’ of New Jersey. However, Urban Tree Connection has

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