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Olney: Music School Serves as Cultural Beacon for Residents

November 30, 2015Rovell S Vialva

Situated on the crowded commercial blocks of Olney dwells one of the last bastions of music education in the community. The Gibson School of Music and Arts seeks to preserve musical tradition in the community

Environment

Northern Liberties: Liberty Lands Brings the Community Closer

November 9, 2015pnadmin and

The Liberty Lands committee wakes up early many Saturday mornings not to drink coffee and relax but to plant trees, clean up trash and pull out weeds from more than 30 garden plots. Liberty Lands sits

Business

Germantown: Businessman Joe Martin Carries Out his Vision for a More Idyllic Neighborhood

October 28, 2015pnadmin and

While Germantown still has a need for improvement, the community has come a long way in the past few years. As owner of Acclaim Academy and chairman of the Germantown Special Services District, Joseph Martin

Arts and Entertainment

Rittenhouse Square: Five Things You Should Know About The Philly Improv Theater

September 29, 2015pnadmin and

Philadelphia is an undisputed creative hub and the city’s arts and entertainment scene is often synonymous with music, art and film. But tucked away in the Adrienne Theater on Sansom Street, players in the Philly

Fashion

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015pnadmin and

Port Richmond is a close knit community, known for its large Polish and Irish immigrant population. That said, there is plenty of diversity within the borders of the region. This diversity is seen throughout the community

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: 5 People Promoting Positivity in the Neighborhood

September 22, 2015pnadmin

In a community riddled with drug and gun violence, “positivity” isn’t the most popular term when walking through the streets of Hunting Park. These five individuals are trying to change that.   Donavon Harrison is a

5th Street

Olney: Pastor Helps Nourish the Community with Food Drives

September 21, 2015Rovell S Vialva

Pastor Joseph Randall has found fulfillment at Olney Baptist Church. Initially, he enrolled in the U.S. Navy where he planned to become a pilot. Despite his achievements, he felt something was lacking. He found renewed purpose

Powelton Village

Powelton Village: Seth Goren and a Legacy of Jewish Community Service

September 21, 2015pnadmin and

Rabbi Seth Goren is determined to help fix the world. The Mt. Airy native and son of a union organizer is no stranger to the fight for social justice. We sat down with him at

Economy

Manayunk: Acupuncture Practice Leads Community in Holistic Health

September 21, 2015Colleen Campbell and

The Manayunk Roxborough Acupuncture Clinic has been providing treatment of holistic medicine since 2008. Practitioner Dave Schiman works to deliver his clients affordable treatment options using a sliding scale system, while maintaining a wholesome, community

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Influencing the Community Through Religion

September 17, 2015George W. Miller

When you walk down Germantown’s antiquated cobblestone streets, you see a diverse pool of people from block to block. On one block you see people wearing Muslim clothing, and on another block you see people

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