Owner of the International Barber Federation on 5027 Germantown Ave., Roc Marshall, promotes a friendly and communal atmosphere for his customers. Boxing and cutting hair don’t have much in common…. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19579300] Frankford Avenue in Mayfair may be the heart of Northeast Philadelphia, but area employees said the street has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years. The Frankford Avenue business… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19608080] “Ok, do a radio check,” said Paul Costello, president of the Tacony Town Watch Paul Costello, President of the town watch, gives instructions before the patrol begins. to Sharon… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19639286] Bob Dillon is shown leaving the John M. Perzel Community Center after finishing his weekly workout. Bob Dillon may look rusty, but the 68-year-old pitcher said he still has… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19576987] To get the word out, the library has advertised on everything on flags on major arteries to the backs of SEPTA buses. Philadelphia has many annual traditions. From the… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19455197] The corner of 16th Street and Ridge Avenue is now largely vacant, but not for long. A group of private stakeholders announced they will begin construction on an LEED-certified… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19465785] Neil Benson is not typical. In his house, for example, old-fashioned knick-knacks line up under his cluttered window. A sticker on the front door reads ‘Dumpster Diver’, with a… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19375728] Owner Joseph Sydney discusses how the shop is run. Eyelashes 4 U brings something to the Philadelphia area that cannot be found anywhere else in the region – a… [continue reading…]
…to do just that with the help of employee Tony Nelson. Handling all of the various projects that come through the store, Nelson regularly commits a good percentage of his… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19472087] A wooden Mbo (portrait mask) from Baule, Ivory Coast, adorns the hallway. Nestled in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University is a small art museum that… [continue reading…]
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