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Germantown: From Great Authors to Great Pianos, Pine Place Has it All

March 16, 2011 0

Once home to one of the great American authors, Pine Place now houses some of the finest pianos in the area. Founded in 1891 by Irish immigrant Patrick J. Cunningham, Cunningham Piano Co. is considered [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: New Restaurant to Open Friday

March 16, 2011 0

Chestnut Hill residents should get a taste of fine dining this Friday when Charles Roman opens his new restaurant Mica at 8609 Germantown Ave. Mica’s debut culinary venture, Blackfish, is located in Conshohocken. It received [continue reading…]

East Falls

Ridge Avenue: Local Pet Store Goes All Natural

March 16, 2011 0

For just under two years Wag n’ Style Pet Boutique has been serving the East Falls community and its four-legged friends with natural, eco-friendly pet food. Located at 3734 Midvale Ave., Wag n’ Style is the area’s first [continue reading…]

Powelton Village

Powelton Village: A Small Family Business

March 15, 2011 0

City Food Market is a local convenience store, located at 4000 Baring St., in Powelton Village. Jonathan Jimenez, 24, has been an assistant worker here for four and one-half years. Much of his job involves cooking, but [continue reading…]

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Reader Appeal: Getting the YWCA Back Up and Running

March 15, 2011 charper 0

R. Kane [email protected] 69.253.177.138 Submitted on 2011/03/15 at 2:02 pm My name is Rhonda Kane and anyone willing to take a chance on me getting the YWCA back on its feet, please feel free to write [continue reading…]

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From the Editors: No. 2

March 13, 2011 charper 1

Folks, We are focusing on housing in Philadelphia. We have created a special report section at https://bit.ly/genWZ0 Please send any stories about housing–the good, the bad or the ugly–to [email protected] Thanks for stopping by.

Housing

Mount Airy: Group Moves Forward with Transit Village

March 8, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/20550739] After receiving a $100,000 grant from the city, Mt. Airy, USA, has moved forward with initial planning stages for a transit-orientated development at the intersection of Washington Lane and Chew Avenue. This was part [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Mayfair: Boyle Looks to Keep Community Center Running

March 8, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/20380966] As the freshman state House member addressed a campaign stand he made in the fall, Rep. Kevin Boyle said he will do his best to keep Mayfair’s community institutions alive. “Mayfair is the heart [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: An Author Returns Home

March 7, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/20663195] Author Tom McAllister, who grew up on the 300 block of Hermitage Street, returned last week to Manayunk to promote his book, Bury Me in My Jersey, a memoir describing his obsession with football and [continue reading…]

Francisville

Francisville: Development Provides Housing to Seniors and Families

March 4, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/20480119]   The 1500 block of Poplar Street didn’t look like much two years ago. It was home to a few vacant lots, some abandoned properties and a junkyard one resident called a “horrible eyesore.” [continue reading…]

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