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Mantua

Mantua: Residents Seek Stronger Communication with City Hall

March 4, 2015

Redevelopment, providing accessible fresh food and strengthening communication between politicians and their constituents are all priorities that Mantuans are talking about in regards to the upcoming mayoral election. “I think we had a lot of

Center City

Rittenhouse: Q&A with Kate Kosarek, Executive Director of Friends of Rittenhouse Square

February 27, 2015

Kate Kosarek is the Executive Director of the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, a volunteer organization that maintains the fountains, statues and foliage of Rittenhouse Square. They also host a number of events within the square throughout

Amateur Sports

The Next Mayor: Bicyclists Seek Leader to Promote Safety, Harmony on the Roads

February 27, 2015

Bike commuting in Philadelphia has grown more than 200 percent over the past 25 years. And while Philadelphia continues to lead the top 10 largest cities in bike commuters, it has fallen behind other major cities in

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Activities to Stay Fit During the Winter

February 24, 2015

With the winter season in full effect, finding activities in the city to stay in shape might seem a little difficult. For those looking do something other than working out at the gym, here are

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five Cheap Date Ideas

February 13, 2015

Valentine’s Day is approaching and so is the pressure for couples to plan the perfect date. Philadelphia is known to offer a wide variety of restaurants and tourist attractions. However, if he or she is

Education

Education: Pennsylvania Common Core Brings Controversy Among District Community

January 6, 2015

As high school students in the graduating class of 2017 in the School District of Philadelphia are preparing for college and taking the SATs, they will also have another weight to add to their already

Center City

Center City: Protesters Stage Die-In and March Through City Hall

December 4, 2014

More than 100 people silently dropped to the ground in 30th Street Station’s main concourse at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday and then marched out in solidarity to protest a recent string of decisions many are

Center City

Immigration: Welcome Center Offers Assistance to New Pennsylvanians

December 2, 2014

Immigrants trying to establish a new life in Philadelphia face many barriers. Financial hardships and finding a place to live can be especially arduous if they lack what most locals take for granted – like

Center City

North Philadelphia: PURP Leads Protest After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

November 26, 2014

On the evening of the grand jury’s decision in St. Louis to not bring charges against police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown in August, protests took place in cities across the

Center City

Center City: Camouflage Inside The Union League

November 7, 2014

The Union League of Philadelphia has always had ties to the military, beginning with its inception in 1862 to support Abraham Lincoln and the Union. The elite, members-only club is continuing this tradition through its

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