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Chinatown

Chinatown: Supporting the Community Through Faith

April 22, 2018 Yoder Erin

Since its founding, Chinatown has been ever-changing–from the demographics of the area to its boundaries. Central to this community’s perseverance has been the local churches including the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and School and the

Politics

Center City: Veganism and Vegetarian Take Over One Menu At a Time

April 22, 2018 Richards Nadege

Just a few years ago, vegetarian and vegan food options in Philadelphia were mostly found in the grocery store aisles. But over the past few years, the city has seen an explosion of new restaurant

North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia: Indego Bike-Sharing Establishing Presence In Low-Income Areas

April 22, 2018 Lane Brett

Indego bike share was established in Philadelphia three years ago with a specific goal of doing something other cities’ bike-sharing services have failed to do: establish a presence in lower-income neighborhoods. At its launch, Indego

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Franklinville: La Caribeña Bakery Creates a Sense of Home for Immigrant Community

April 22, 2018 Julia Clements

On the corner of 2nd street and Tioga in Franklinville Philadelphia, a family-run bakery called the La Caribeña Bakery served the community fresh, home-style baked goods for over a decade. Alfredo Rodriguez has owned the

South Philadelphia

Politics: Stemming Gun Violence is What Motivates Candidate Lindy Li

April 21, 2018 Cochran Robert

Lindy Li’s decision to leave a successful finance career and run for Congress began with the tragic events of December 14, 2012, the day a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut,

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: The Next Great Voice Actor

April 21, 2018 Rossi Nico

While 21-year-old Joseph Casiano enjoys playing video games, and all things fantasy, he is also using those games to help accomplish his dreams. Casiano wants to be the next great voice actor and he believes

Why We Love Coltrane by Ernel Martinez
Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: Five Murals That Tell the Community’s Story

April 21, 2018 Hayward Matthew

While in Strawberry Mansion one can see history everywhere. The Historic Strawberry Mansion is in Fairmount Park. An inexpensive and easy way to see the history of this community is to walk around and take

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Kevin Upshur, Founder of the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center

April 21, 2018 Hayward Matthew

Kevin Upshur, a longtime resident of Strawberry Mansion, has watched his neighborhood go through changes in his life. The biggest change? Upshur’s family owned and operated bar, was converted into the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center,

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Philly Tutors Uses Fun and Games for Education

April 21, 2018 Hayward Matthew

Billy Eisenberg always had a passion for learning and passing on knowledge. So, naturally, after college he became a teacher. In the summer of 2002, while teaching 7th grade social studies, Eisenberg began to tutor

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Fishtown

River Wards: 5 Bars to Dive Into After a Long Day

April 21, 2018 Durant Evan

  Fishtown and Port Richmond are scattered with notable, big name bars that command the lions share of the area’s nightlife. However, if you don’t feel like waiting in the inevitable lines and paying for brand

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