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Northeast: Philadelphia 2035 Plan Holds Second Community Meeting

June 14, 2012

  The Philadelphia City Planning Commission held its second public meeting for the Lower Northeast District. Residents from the five neighborhoods of Frankford, Northwood, Oxford Circle, Lawncrest and Summerdale met at Saint Martin of Tours

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Frankford: Aerial Yoga Becomes Fun New Way to Get Fit

May 14, 2012

Paul Corbin was looking for a new way to get in shape and add some excitement to his workout routine. Becoming bored with the same routine of lifting weights and running, this Frankford resident was

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Lyme Disease Poses a Risk to Residential Areas Surrounding Parks

April 9, 2012

The growing number of Lyme disease cases is causing concern among people living near the many parks in Northeast Philadelphia. Lyme disease is the most common insect-born disease in the United States. The disease,which is

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Northeast Philadelphia: Champ Nutrition, Philly’s Hardcore Fitness Store

February 1, 2012

Champ Nutrition has been the mecca of bodybuilding supplements and equipment since opening its doors in 1997. Located at 3338 Grant Ave., the fitness shop provides customers with everything they need to stay healthy, and get

Economy

Parkwood: A New Dog Grooming Salon Provides Personal Care

November 1, 2011

Kristine Johnson, a Parkwood resident, is no stranger to hard work. She currently works two jobs: one a sales job for Verizon in Exton and the other as a part-time dog groomer from a dog

Economy

Northeast: Three Republican Candidates Fight for Council Seats

October 24, 2011

https://vimeo.com/30954860] With the fall election season underway seven City Council At-Large candidates came together recently at the WHYY studio for a political debate that, considering the stakes of the upcoming election, was a testament to

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Local Residents Want to Take Back Their Neighborhood

June 21, 2011

Thirty Northeast Philadelphia neighbors crowded into a classroom yesterday evening in the Max Myers Recreation Center with one mission: to get their neighborhood back. “Take Back Your Neighborhood” is a grassroots organization started by Jared

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Breaking Ground for New Firehouse in Tacony

June 16, 2011

https://vimeo.com/25177572] “There’s a public neighborhood partnership in that the fire training room will double as a community room and will have public access,” he said. “We will be able to have neighborhood meetings there.” It

Arts and Entertainment

Northeast Philadelphia: Philly Beer Week’s Chemistry School

June 11, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24965905] Professor Roger Barth of West Chester is not your ordinary chemistry professor. The name of one of his West Chester University classes is called “The Chemistry of Beer.” Yes, that brewed alcoholic drink that

Amateur Sports

Northeast Philadelphia: Bustleton Bengals’ Volunteers Seek Gymnasium

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24883652] The Bustleton Bengals Club is one of many sports organizations for boys and girls in Northeast Philadelphia. The club continues to live out its mission that began in 1956. Past President and parent Vince

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