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North Philadelphia: 8th Annual Sugarcane Festival Motivates and Educates Community

June 20, 2012

Helping connect local residents to health and civic organizations is the purpose behind the annual Sugarcane Festival in North Philadelphia now in its eighth year. The idea for the festival came to Asociación Puertorriqueños en

North Philadelphia

Al Dia: Why Some Latinos Do Business Outside Philadelphia

June 19, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44225595] Many small Latino business owners find more advantages in doing business in the suburbs surrounding Philadelphia because of numerous challenges encountered when owning a business inside the city. One such business person is Sara

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Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: North Philadelphia Aztecs Keep Children Pointed in a Positive Direction

June 15, 2012

In cheerleading and football, a team’s success is primarily defined by the number of championship trophies it has accumulated. However, for the North Philadelphia Aztecs, the definition of success goes way beyond the shiny statues

North Philadelphia

North Philadelphia: Convenience Store Owner Makes A Difference

June 15, 2012

On a block known to some for its violence, Sammer Addahbly is trying to do some good. Addahbly, 26, reopened Philly’s Choice Deli on the corner of Carlisle and York streets two years ago. Since

Politics

Strawberry Mansion: The Race Is On for State Representative in the 197th District

April 23, 2012

For Jose P. Miranda, a North Philadelphia native and a senior majoring in political science at West Chester University, tomorrow marks the end of a long, hard-fought campaign. Miranda is running for Pennsylvania state representative in

Fairhill

Fairhill: Fish Shop’s Owner Enjoys Educating the Community

April 10, 2012

Most adults dream of working at a job they love. However, not everybody is afforded that luxury. Hector Berrios pursues his passion every day. Berrios has owned The Fish Tank Guy shop, located on 3049

ATV Rider
Crime

Hunting Park: ATVs and Dirt Bikes Flood City Streets

April 3, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38889282] In Philadelphia it is illegal to ride a dirt bike or an all-terrain vehicle on any street, sidewalk or pathway. Nevertheless, as summer dawns on the city, dirt bikes and ATVs fill the city

Brewerytown

Philadelphia Neighborhoods Adds Three Community Editions in Fairhill, Germantown and West Philly

March 27, 2012 charper

Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched three new websites to focus on specific communities. Following are the new online editions, which will have news and information from these neighborhoods: These include: The Fairhill Times at www.fairhilltimes.com The

Pete Pizarro
Economy

Hunting Park: Tire Repair Shop Battles City Obstacles

March 21, 2012

Hunting Park Tires is a lot like other small businesses in the area. Family owned and operated, it caters to an array of regulars while also servicing anyone with tire troubles on East Hunting Park

Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Lacrosse Finds a Home in North Philadelphia

March 19, 2012

Becky Bannan is a senior at Little Flowers Catholic High School for Girls. A seemingly well-balanced student, Bannan said she finds solace in a sport that is not typically seen in the city: lacrosse. Lacrosse

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