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Germantown: Performing Arts School Introduces The Circus To The Neighborhood

May 19, 2017 Brian Roche

Germantown is home to several historical landmarks and small businesses. Located on Greene Street, in the heart of the neighborhood, is one of those small businesses. Whether one wants to stay fit, release stress or just have fun,

Business

Passyunk: Business Improvement District Works to Bring Back Community Culture

April 14, 2015

Small businesses in this not-quite-fully-recovered economy are not generally thought of to be a safe bet but on East Passyunk Avenue, Renee Gilinger has bid farewell to much of the doubts and insecurity concerning small, independent

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Families Bond at Second State Press Art Workshop

March 30, 2015

For children, arts and crafts are nothing without getting your hands messy. And they’re even better when families can be involved. Both elements were included at Second State Press earlier this month for its PECO Second Saturdays workshop.

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