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Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Father’s Day Rally Committee Promotes Responsible Fatherhood

June 20, 2011

Tired of both the problems confronting black males in Philadelphia and the problems caused by some black males Bilal Qayyum decided to do more to make a positive change. In 1989 Qayyum founded the Father’s

Education

West Philadelphia: St. Cyprian School Closing

June 13, 2011

From the outside it looked like a regular block party but those participating in the party knew it was more than that. A moon bounce, face painting, food and music were not enough to get

Center City

Center City: A Combination of Philly History and the Latest Technology

June 3, 2011

A prototype application of augmented reality by PhillyHistory.org is available for free download on iPhone and Android platforms. It allows users to view historic photographs as 3D digital information overlaid atop their current location using

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Fleisher Art Memorial Encourages the Community to Create

April 10, 2011

https://vimeo.com/22170241] Founded in 1898, the Fleisher Art Memorial, which was previously known as the Graphic Sketch Club, had a relatively simple mission—to provide arts education and instruction to individuals within the community. Although the name

Germantown

Germantown: Campaign Aide Focuses on the 8th District

April 8, 2011

Joseph Corrigan started working on election campaigns when he was 13 and has yet to stop 12 years later. He has worked primarily in Montgomery County but also in Delaware County and was a manager

A matrix of 32 of the 1,000 Philadelphia Smokers. Photography by Hillary Petrozziello.
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North Philadelphia: Exhibit on Smoking in Philadelphia at Temple

April 7, 2011

Philadelphia is one of the largest U.S. cities with the greatest proportions of adult and teenage smokers. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control revealed that the city has the highest number of cigarette smokers

Amateur Sports

Ridge Avenue: Volleying through Philadelphia

March 3, 2011

In April 2006, a center unlike any other opened at 4842 Ridge Ave., close to Manayunk and East Falls. The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center provides tennis training and classes to all of Philadelphia,

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Local Artist’s Gallery Features Local Artwork

February 22, 2011

Although some outsiders hate to admit it, Philadelphia has both a prominent and flourishing art scene. We are no New York when it comes to this stuff, but there is definitely a significant amount of

Fishtown

Fishtown: Reframing Frankford Avenue

December 10, 2010

The blocks of Frankford Avenue that snake through Fishtown and Kensington have seen a resurgence in businesses in the past five years. This trend is only expected to intensify if the proposed zoning code changes

Germantown

Germantown: Grumblethorpe’s Garden Welcomes a Hoop House

November 11, 2010

Behind the 18th century home of merchant John Wister and his family exists a garden, a weather station, a bee house and most recently, a hoop house. The hoop house, or high tunnel, was given

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