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East Falls

East Falls: Hair Stylist Offers Pandemic Haircuts at Home Salon

February 25, 2022 Blake E Nutis

Philadelphia hair stylist Stephen Brodsky has a full salon set up for close friends and family who still are not comfortable with having their hair cut in a traditional salon.

Business

East Passyunk: Dana Persia Helps Clients Feel Beautiful on Their Wedding Day

August 2, 2019 Ashley Gale

Dana Persia has always been a big fan of makeup. In high school, people would always ask her to do their makeup. She knew that she wanted to be her own boss, and finally achieved

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Breathing Room Yoga & Wellness Center Makes Yoga Affordable And Welcoming

October 13, 2017 Vicki Gouvalis

Breathing Room Yoga & Wellness Center may be located in the heart of Port Richmond, but some may argue that it feels far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The studio aims

Environment

Old City: Miles Butler Builds Community to Save The Planet

May 24, 2016 Alexa R Zizzi

As a lifelong activist and a current leader in Philadelphia’s sustainability community, Miles Butler has dedicated most of his life toward spreading knowledge and awareness of environmental protection. Raised in Mt. Airy, Butler lived in Massachusetts

East Oak Lane

West Oak Lane: Planting Seeds For Youth to Help Clean Up Streets

May 10, 2016 Talore G McBride

On the corners of many streets in neighborhoods throughout the city, there is trash and other debris strewn around. Events like the annual city-wide spring cleanup day were created to help keep streets clean and also

Education

Logan Square: Vetri Foundation Brings Life Lessons Into The Kitchen

March 16, 2015

Mixers, bowls, spatulas and students dressed in aprons amongst thousands of hardbacks don’t sound like a typical way to spend an afternoon at the Free Library of Philadelphia. But to one local organization, it’s the

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