Tucked away on the corner of 6600 Gratz St. is Zafir’s Barber Shop. This shop opened in April 2011, making it a new place right off Ogontz Avenue. Head barber Zafir Khalilulahh, 56, has been [continue reading…]
Louis Tallarico probably knows more about Manayunk than anyone else who lives there. Not only was he born and raised in the community he also owns a barber shop where he regularly receives all the gossip and [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods, the publication of the Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab at Temple University, has launched printed newspaper editions for seven city neighborhoods. The neighborhoods include Fairhill, Germantown, Hunting Park, Kensington, Strawberry Mansion/Brewerytown and West Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
A gathering of ten residents for the 22nd District’s community meeting this week may not have seemed like much, but what they brought with them were loads of concerns–and passion for the place they call [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for West Philadelphia. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/westphillytimes
There is one woman available by phone 24 hours a day answering the needs of Peruvian immigrants in the Philadelphia area. Interestingly, she doesn’t get paid for her work despite her 24/7 availability. Maria Maravi [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Kensington. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/kensingtonjournal
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Hunting Park. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/huntingparktimes
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Germantown. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/germantownnews
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Fairhill. It can be found in various locations in the neighborhood. If you would like to download a printed copy, select the Fairhill Times here.
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