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Fishtown: All-Female Collective Dances With Eye Toward Election

October 31, 2016Shealyn M Kilroy and

On Election Day, femme. collective will cast a vote for president that is sprinkled with lady power. Femme. collective is a Fishtown-based, all-female group of dancers and artists who support feminism. The core group, of less

Olney: Barber Enjoys Reputation For Sharp Blades And Words

October 28, 2016Phylandra Anne McFaddin and

On a typical day at Barbers Inc., the environment is lively. Laughs, jokes and conversations about sports and societal issues flow about the shop and continue outside the doors into the community. It’s a safe haven

City Hall: Philadelphia Provides Adult Educational Opportunities

October 24, 2016Aishwarya Menon

The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy was created in 1983 under an executive order. Its original purpose was to teach adults reading, writing and mathematics. Since then, the commission has expanded to also teach digital literacy

Brewerytown: Curve Conscious A Consignment Store Exclusively For Plus-Size Women

October 17, 2016Kristi L Fidler

Consignment stores have become an increasingly popular retail destination, however, these stores often do not often target a certain demographic: plus-size women. Hoping to change that, Brewerytown businesswoman Adrienne Ray (below) decided to open her exclusively plus-size consignment shop, Curve

Rittenhouse Square: Leader Of Humanist Group Works For Social Justice

October 11, 2016Mary R Salisbury and

The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia echoes the traditional ideas of humanism, which is the philosophy that highlights the importance of all human beings. In general, most humanists prefer to think analytically and critically, relying

City Hall: Eight Statues That Help Tell The History of Philadelphia

October 10, 2016Taggart M Houck and

The plazas surrounding City Hall are enriched with iconic statues. From the 37-foot-tall monument of William Penn at the top of the building to the smaller statues scattered around the base of the structure, these

Politics: Groups Work to Register Philadelphia Voters Ahead of Election

October 10, 2016Taggart M Houck

Perhaps no one in Philadelphia has Oct. 11 marked on their calendar more than Gregory Irving. The voter registration deadline is one of many that Irving has faced over nearly 29 years working in the

Queen Village: QVK9 Gives Dogs a Social Playground at Mario Lanza Park

October 5, 2016Kylie M Winkler and

They may be known as man’s best friend, but pups might not be the first thing that come to mind when sorting out community affairs. However, that’s not the case in Queen Village. Jaclyn Kelly

South Philadelphia: Five Wellness-centered Businesses around East Passyunk

October 4, 2016Kelley L Hey and

Keeping up with health and wellness, both physical and mental, is made easy in South Philadelphia with the numerous gyms, wellness centers and organic-geared stores that have begun peppering the bustling neighborhood. Below are five

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City Hall: Staffer’s Memorable Moments Include Paul Newman, Failed Grand Prix

October 4, 2016Taggart M Houck and

After serving 17 years in City Hall, Donald Tippett has just about seen it all. From working for Councilman Frank Rizzo Jr. to his role as office manager for Councilman David Oh, he said he’s