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Nicetown

Nicetown: Restaurant’s Roadblock Leads to One-Year Anniversary

March 26, 2015

While the one year anniversary of Sister Muhammad’s Kitchen re-opening approaches, the staff couldn’t help but appreciate how much of an impact the restaurant has had in the community. In 2011, Sister Muhammad Kitchen was

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Legendary Dobbs Hosts Truce Initiative Fundraiser

March 25, 2015

The Legendary Dobbs used its popularity in the Philadelphia music scene for a worthwhile cause. The renowned live music venue on South Street hosted The Truce Initiative’s inaugural benefit. Founded by Chuck Ahrens, the eight-month-old,

Crime

Kensington: What Do You Want From The Next Mayor?

March 24, 2015Paul Klein

With the Philadelphia mayoral election coming up, each section of the city has its own concerns and expectations about which candidate will take on the title. Philadelphia’s diversity shines through in many cases; however, elections

Amateur Sports

Bustleton: Bengals Club Raises Enough to Break Ground on New Gymnasium

March 23, 2015

“The dream will come true.” Those were the words of Bustleton Bengals Club gym director Vince Tarducci when describing the long process it had taken him and members of the Gym Committee to finally amass

Education

Olde Kensington: Director Keeps LSH a Well-Oiled Machine

March 20, 2015Paul Klein

Inside the Lutheran Settlement House, at 1340 Frankford Ave., is an atmosphere of constant activity where people are always smiling. From bingo to GED preparation, the century-old building houses enough social services to satisfy the

Environment

Mantua: Community Plans Outreach to Help Residents Use Philly Bike Share

March 20, 2015Paul Klein

Philadelphia is finally hopping aboard the bike share train. Residents and tourists can look forward to more than 60 bike share stations that will begin to blossom all across the city this spring. Sponsored by

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Parks and Recreation Looking to Make the City a Better Place

March 16, 2015

Located at the intersection of S. 32nd and Dickenson streets in Grays Ferry sits Stinger Park. It has the appearance of many neighborhood parks throughout the city – old and worn from decades of use,

Business

Kensington: Philadelphia Pet Health Center Builds Roots in the Neighborhood

March 13, 2015

The Philadelphia Pet Health Center has gone through plenty of renovations since Michael F. Wilson and his father, Dr. James F. Wilson took over in 2012. Michael Wilson (below), the center’s co-owner, jokingly described it

Fashion

Fashion: How the Upcoming Mayor Can Improve Fashion in Philadelphia

March 13, 2015Paul Klein

“I would love the upcoming mayor to be just as engaged and involved if not more, to drive the message home that art, design and made in Philly creativity is crucial to the growth of

Amateur Sports

Overbrook: A Sport You Don’t Have To See To Believe

March 12, 2015

Just because a sport is not featured on ESPN does not mean that it does not take incredible athletic ability. Goalball is one of many sports that blind or visually impaired people play and many compete

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