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North Central: Convenience Store Catering to All

February 17, 2011

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

Manayunk: A Grassroots Gathering for a Good Cause

February 7, 2011

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

Hunting Park: Cousin’s Supermarket Keeps It Close

February 3, 2011

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

Germantown: Historic Building Serves Local Seniors

January 26, 2011

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

Cedar Park: Neighborhood Rehabs Church into Community Center

December 10, 2010

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