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Francisville: Local Recreation Center Serves Community

May 19, 2011

The recreation center in Francisville looks like a fairly standard playground at first glance. There’s a swing set, a basketball court and a play set shaped like a train. However, the center is more than

North Central

North Central: Local Pet Store Seeks to Educate

May 19, 2011

On morning Ms. Karen Sisco woke up ready to fulfill a lifelong childhood dream. That dream was to open a pet supply shop. “That morning the Lord laid on my heart to start my own

East Oak Lane

Oak Lane: Diner is a Family Establishment

May 19, 2011

Debbie Evans was born and raised in Oak Lane and has been working at the Oak Lane Diner for more than a decade. What has kept her coming back every day is the great connection she

Arts and Entertainment

Logan: Express Graphics Offers Home Appliances, Clothing and Masterpieces

May 19, 2011

Walking into Express Graphics, a newcomer could expect to discover new favorite home goods store. On the right side of the store, shelves are full of half-priced coffee makers and appliances while the left side

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Local Food Co-op Readies Larger Space

May 19, 2011

Along the 4700 block of Baltimore Avenue, Mariposa Food Cooperative is preparing for a move. The co-op has a long and rich history in the neighborhood. Started in the 1960’s in local residents’ basements, Mariposa

Germantown

Germantown: Paulmier Takes Silver Medal in 8th District Race

May 19, 2011

The first time Greg Paulmier ran for City Council, his son drew a picture that showed Paulmier physically running. The youthful misunderstanding was actually surprisingly accurate. “You’re running yourself to death, man,” one of Paulmier’s

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Stuffed Animals Commemorate Tragedy Of Lost Children

May 18, 2011

When walking the streets of Philadelphia it’s tough not to notice all the abandoned lots. A passerby may not take notice of the contents of the lots, many of which are filled with broken bottles

Featured Stories

Fishtown: Records and a Cup of Joe at Milkcrate Cafe

May 18, 2011

Over the past few years, Fishtown has transformed into one of the more artsy areas of Philadelphia. As the neighborhood saw some changes, Milkcrate Cafe found a fresh way to serve coffee and music to

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Locals Young and Old Gather at Donna’s Bar

May 18, 2011

Joan Aichrath gets to work at 6 a.m. six days a week to open Donna’s Bar on 2732 East Allegheny Ave., a pub that has served as a neighborhood drinking well for 25 years. Aichrath,

Arts and Entertainment

Manayunk: Recovering Comic Book Writer Visits Local Book Store

May 18, 2011

The last thing Louis Pecsi thought he would be doing after a debilitating car accident was writing comics. At the time, he could barely think at all. “I couldn’t remember anything,” Pecsi said, recalling the

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