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Center City

Fashion: A Glimpse Into The Art Institute of Philadelphia

April 1, 2015Paul Klein

The Art Institute of Philadelphia offers degree programs in design, media arts and culinary arts, but it’s the fashion program that makes the school a powerhouse in the fashion industry. Current student Imani Ligon has had

Business

Mantua: People’s Emergency Center Seeks to Help Businesses, Drive Change

November 17, 2014

People’s Emergency Center, or PEC, has been a helping hand to the community for many years. Most known for its abundance of programs for helping families, PEC has now taken on small businesses. The dedicated staff provides

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Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Spells Writing Lab Fosters Creativity and Literacy

April 1, 2014

https://vimeo.com/89552932] Tucked away on a quiet side street in the Fairhill neighborhood, the Spells Writing Lab sits along the colorful 2500 block of North Alder Street. Mosaic tile and elaborate murals grace the walls of

Fishtown

Fishtown: I-95 renovation to get worse before it gets better

March 13, 2014

For the past two years, residents of Fishtown have dealt with two of the most disruptive neighbors:  URS Corp. and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Together the engineering firm and the Transportation Department began the

Parkside

Parkside: Association Remains Active for 36 Years

March 22, 2013

Whether it is a need for assistance in handling community issues or the need for help people get their lives back on track, the Parkside Association of Philadelphia is where area residents come for change.

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