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Callowhill: Community Organizations Stand Up Against The Provence

April 21, 2014 tub10245 0

While we slowly inch closer to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announcing the location of Philadelphia’s second gaming license, opponents of the five potential locations are making themselves heard. Local real-estate mogul Bart Blatstein’s The [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014 0

Philadelphia presents itself as a city where artists can not only do what they love as a career, but they can also live comfortably while doing so. Without the people who help network, teach and [continue reading…]

Economy

Spring Garden: Businesses Revitalize North Broad Street

April 16, 2013 0

[vimeo 63984846] The portion of North Broad Street which runs along side the Spring Garden neighborhood now hosts a business district with a variety of restaurants and residential properties. The addition of these establishments within the last [continue reading…]

Fashion

Olney: Smooth Like That Provides Fashionable Attire

March 30, 2011 0

  Men’s apparel costs ranges from $99.99 to $399. Ties, cuffs, hats and other accessories are $19.99 to $279.The store also sells boy’s clothing, which ranges in price from $39.99 to $89.99 . “Fathers and sons [continue reading…]

Francisville

Francisville: Sidewalk Talk

February 10, 2011 0

You may notice some sidewalk construction in Francisville this month. Some areas of sidewalk in the neighborhood are cracked or noticeably missing, with pebbles and grass peeking out from beneath the snow. But several streetscape [continue reading…]

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