Pennsylvania Elections: 2012
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Germantown
Germantown: Community Meeting Caters to Concerned Citizens
Sitting in the community room in St. Francis of Assisi Church, located at 4821 Greene St., were nearly 50 people from Germantown. The individuals differed widely in age, but remained seemingly equal in the amount [continue reading…]
Mayfair
Mayfair: Local Citizen Gets Involved
Donny Smith has lived in Mayfair all his life. He’s a third-generation resident. His grandparents lived in Mayfair. His parents lived in Mayfair. “I’ve lived in Mayfair my entire life and over that time I’ve [continue reading…]
North Central
North Central: Convenience Store Catering to All
Food Central, a community Spanish corner store located on Diamond and 17th streets caters to the North Central neighborhood of Philadelphia. With merengue music bursting through the speakers, Food Central offers traditional Spanish dishes along [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Manayunk: A Grassroots Gathering for a Good Cause
Destination Schuylkill Project hosted “Hang Out to Help Out,” a green gathering at the Bourbon Blue in Manayunk on Feb. 5, to garner support and funding for its upcoming projects. The group, which facilitates maintenance [continue reading…]
Hunting Park
Hunting Park: Cousin’s Supermarket Keeps It Close
As the start of a new month creeps closer, Cousin’s Supermarket is starting to see many more of its faithful customers. During this busy time for the market, it becomes clear why so many people [continue reading…]
Germantown
Germantown: Historic Building Serves Local Seniors
While Vernon Park is less verdant and bustling in the middle of winter, many Germantown seniors can be found playing pool, cards or even the Nintendo Wii inside a century old library building nearby. Center [continue reading…]
Cedar Park
Cedar Park: Neighborhood Rehabs Church into Community Center
The tallest building on Baltimore Avenue in Cedar Park neighborhood is the Victorian-style tower of the Calvary United Methodist Church. The building looks like something out of Notre Dame as it seems to look over [continue reading…]