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Northeast Philadelphia: Lansing Knights Youth Organization Teaches Kids Life Values

March 11, 2015Paul Klein

The Lansing Knights Youth Organization provides kids from preschool to high school with the opportunity to play sports and hopefully learn a few lessons about life along the way. Brian Dunfee has had an active

Far Northeast: Residents Want a Mayor Who Cares, and Better City Services

March 10, 2015Paul Klein

While Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, the Far Northeast section tends to stand alone. The Far Northeast is one of the bigger sections of Philadelphia, with a combined population total of 231,756 compared to

Far Northeast: Priest Al Masluk Says He Made a Plan, but God Had Other Ideas

February 25, 2015Paul Klein

From front to back, the Rev. Al Masluk’s office is filled with photographs and memorabilia from his experiences and travels. A picture from his time in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), during his time

Bridesburg: Cougars President Scott McIllmurray Remains Active in the Community

February 19, 2015Paul Klein

Scott McIllmurray (above) is the president of the Bridesburg Cougars recreational sports club in Northeast Philadelphia. A resident of Mayfair, McIllmurray has been president of the Cougars for the past two years and is heavily

Olde Kensington: Five Creative Places for Your Artistic Palate

February 18, 2015Paul Klein

Olde Kensington is a close-knit community with a thriving arts and culture scene (watch out, Fishtown). On every street you will encounter anything from an art recycling center to a monstrous exhibition hub. Want to

Mayfair: Joe DeFelice and The City’s Premier Civic Association

February 17, 2015

Joe DeFelice is a true Mayfair man. Living in the city his entire life, DeFelice moved back to the neighborhood after graduating from La Salle University and began his role as a community leader. Even

Far Northeast: Rev. Bradley S. Hauff, a Nomad Amongst the Lifers

February 10, 2015Paul Klein

The Rev. Bradley S. Hauff is the rector at All Saints’ Torresdale Episcopal Church, which is located on Frankford Avenue. Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Hauff has been at All Saints for two-and-a-half years. He

Far Northeast: Five Historical Churches that Helped Shape the Community

February 4, 2015Paul Klein

The Far Northeast is known as an area of religious communities. It’s a place where churchgoers can admire the majestic architecture and history of some of the region’s oldest churches. Pennepack Baptist Church (above), located at 1832 Krewstown

Northeast Philadelphia: NEPYA Pounding the Pavement to Benefit Youth Sports

November 10, 2014

Philadelphia City Councilman-At-Large Dennis O’Brien was taught at a young age by his grandfather the inherent value of giving back to the community. Years later, O’Brien is doing just that with the Northeast Philadelphia Youth

Waterfront: Facelift Coming for Penn Treaty Park

October 28, 2014

Penn Treaty Park has a soggy secret. Parents who chase their children through the playground after a heavy dose of rain know all about it. “After a good day’s worth of rain, we know we’re