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Chestnut Hill: Road Closures Planned For Harry Potter Festival

October 20, 2016 Marie A Sechuk 0

The community’s annual Harry Potter Festival has become so popular that officials have decided to close a portion of Germantown Avenue during the event, which runs this year from Oct. 21-22. According to Chestnut Hill Local [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: PSPCA Turns Art Into Activism

February 29, 2016 Brittany R Boston 0

Renee Beaucheane is a longtime animal rights activist. In addition to working professionally with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in Fishtown, much of her personal time is devoted to animal-rights-related causes. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Manayunk: Philly Cycling Classic 2013

June 3, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/67590333] This year’s Manayunk Bike Race appeared to be a smooth ride for public officials, after facing complaints and difficulties in years past. Known this year as the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, negative media attention surrounded [continue reading…]

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Local Group Unifies Community With Jazz Concerts

June 20, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43435728] Cedar Park Neighbors, established in 1960, is a non-partisan association run by volunteers living in the neighborhood. It’s comprised of diverse businesses and households based in Cedar Park. The association aims to nurture relationships [continue reading…]

Education

University City: School’s 5K Run Raises Thousands for Educational Programs

June 4, 2012 0

University City residents came out early on a Sunday morning to support the Penn Alexander School’s 2nd Annual 5K Run and Mile Walk for Art and Science. The K-8 school located at 4209 Spruce Street [continue reading…]

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