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Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Five Cafes That Serve Coffee With A Twist

February 12, 2018Donlevie Theresa and

There’s no question that Brewerytown has seen numerous changes throughout the years. Once known for its many breweries, it is now recognized for the new establishments in the area — especially the cafes. In a

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Coffee Shop Doubles as a Resource for Former Foster Youths

June 3, 2016Jordan Gunselman and

Though it seems like an ordinary coffee shop, The Monkey & The Elephant in Brewerytown is an entirely unique organization. Its only employees, besides management, are young people who have just recently exited the foster system.

University City

University City: Project MEOW Helping Control the Stray Cat Population

January 13, 2015

Project MEOW is a nonprofit organization helping to control the stray cat population in West Philadelphia, and it has one very important goal to accomplish: Make Every One Wanted. Founded in 2007 by Beth VanHorn, Debby

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