https://vimeo.com/21932093] Do you want to stand two feet away from a piece of cloth that Mary, the mother of Jesus, supposedly touched? If you answered in the affirmative, then you might want to visit the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22063168] “Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.” These words of German composer and pianist Johannes Brahms are exemplified by the work of Philadelphia’s oldest piano company. The Cunningham Piano Company [continue reading…]
Professor Edward Trayes’ photo class has done a multimedia project about smoking in Philadelphia, where nearly one out of every four people smoke. That rate is one of the highest in the country. See the [continue reading…]
Several prominent politicians, including Mayor Michael Nutter and U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, today endorsed Cindy Bass for the 8th District City Council post in a race that has seven candidates vying for the spot that [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/21943622] Inadequate space for activities, limited parking spaces and improper security measures are not issues commonly associated with a senior citizen center. At the Martin Luther King Older Adult Center these conditions have been a [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/21961403] In 2009, Michael Tucker was one of a handful of students from the Miles School of Business Credit chosen to participate in a special program, The Vineyards at 16th. Located on 16th and Ridge Avenue, [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22026603] Katie Searl hoped to cut back on the use of her car by moving to the city last year. The Francisville resident works across the street from her home–making for an easy vehicle-free commute. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22087535] The Academy of Natural Sciences hosted a sustainability forum for candidates running for City Council from the 1st District through the 5th District during which the candidates talked about their environmental issues facing Philadelphia. Sponsored [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/21992402] The dim studio suddenly went quiet dissipating the sound of an alto saxophone. A sign above the door flashed “on air” repeatedly and a smooth voice floated over the airwaves. The show had [continue reading…]
Located at 6671 Germantown Ave., St. Michael’s Lutheran Church has been around the community since 1728. St. Michael’s has a large gravesite that is occupied by historic figures, such as Major James Witherspoon from the [continue reading…]
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