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Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Neighborhood Boxing Gym Opens Up The Ring To Families

June 13, 2017Robert Fogarty

When people think of Philadelphia boxing gyms, a family environment is probably the last thing that comes to mind. At Philly’s Next Champ gym at 1810 Grant Ave. in Bustleton, families train together. “We have whole

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Local Theater Companies You Should Have on Your Radar

February 13, 2017Daniel Lopez

With theatrical roots originating in the early 1800s, Philadelphia has flourished into a dynamic hub of live theater production. There are a multitude of theaters around the city offering fantastic performances well beyond the famed Walnut Street Theatre. From the

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Former Leader on the Football Field Moves on to UPenn

April 3, 2015

Time spent as a Tiger on the Kensington High School football team was about more than just touchdowns and field goals for Matt Sanasac. It was about creating a safe and new way to stay

Bridesburg

Fishtown: “We’re Here to Service The Community. Being Part of It is Something Really Special.”

March 12, 2015

Matthew Albasi and Max Pulcini (above), two young Temple University graduates who love journalism and the city of Philadelphia, recently purchased The Spirit of the River Wards newspaper, which serves the Fishtown, Kensington, Bridesburg, Port Richmond and Northern

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Impact Hub Philadelphia Seeks Global Imprint with Community Kitchen

June 27, 2014

New initiatives are happening in Kensington and for Impact Hub Philadelphia, it’s a community kitchen that will serve as a gateway for bringing together more than food and the community. Impact Hub’s Kitchen Project Manager Laurel

Environment

Kensington: Greensgrow Farms Teaches Alternative Ways to Garden

June 25, 2014

Founded in 1997 by Mary Seton Corboy and Tom Sereduk, Greensgrow Farms took over the littered lot of what used to be a steel-galvanizing factory on the corner of Cumberland and Almond streets in Kensington.

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Artist Returns to Painting After Spiritual Encounter

June 11, 2014

For the first time since 1988, after an unfulfilling connection to his work and surprising request from Jesus Christ, professional fine artist Victor Atkins is painting again. After immediately starting his career at The School

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Economy

Five People You Should Know: Development at Temple

April 2, 2014

With an undergraduate population of about 28,000 and a trend toward becoming a more residential campus, Temple University has seen a lot of construction throughout the past few years. A new 1,200 bed dormitory, Morgan

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