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Brewerytown: Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Plan Works To Make Transportation Safer

December 26, 2017 Daniel Bartels 4

In Philadelphia, like most major cities, traffic accidents are a regular occurrence. Whether as pedestrians or those using bikes or cars, one is almost always at some risk when moving through the city. “About 100 [continue reading…]

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Bikes See Rise in Commuting Usage, Though Cars Remain Dominant

December 1, 2017 Daniel Fitzpatrick 0

“The neighborhood is changing where we’re seeing more people use bikes,” said John Dietterle, about what those in the neighborhood have noticed as of late. The uptick in bicycle usage in Philadelphia in the last [continue reading…]

Business

Roxborough: All Good Hubcaps Go To Heaven

June 10, 2016 Kevin F Barr 3

For Mike Burcz, the owner of Hubcap Heaven, located in Roxborough, the art of keeping vehicles rolling down the road in style has been in the family business for over 30 years. Hubcap Heaven has [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Liberty Vintage Owner in Full Throttle

November 3, 2014 2

On the corner of Sepviva and Fletcher lies a shop that is a fitting emblem in modern day Fishtown. Liberty Vintage is more than just a garage and sanctuary for antique motorcycles and cars, it [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill: 2Infamous Tries to Make a Positive Impact

October 26, 2011 1

It’s hard to get the public’s attention in Fairhill, where music is always blasting from someone’s car and people are out of their houses talking with neighbors. Even so, the 2Infamous annual car contest does [continue reading…]

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