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Arts and Entertainment

Al Día: 5 People You Should Know

March 3, 2014 0

Although they make up just 12 percent of Philadelphia, the city’s Latino population is not shy about making their mark on the community. These are five people within Philadelphia’s Latino community who are dedicated to [continue reading…]

Elections

Germantown: Community Leaders Join Forces to Combat the Voter ID Bill

June 8, 2012 0

The new restrictions on voting implemented by Gov. Tom Corbett this spring has sparked some Germantown-area leaders recently to form a coalition for the purpose of opposing those restrictions that they contend are targeted at [continue reading…]

Government

Hunting Park: Planning and Development May Help the Future

April 24, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/40912126] The development of Philadelphia seems to be well underway under the careful guidance of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. Despite the many changes that have occurred in Hunting Park, the commission has a lot [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Germantown: The City Council Election

February 28, 2011 0

Politics can be a fickle field, especially at the local district level. Sometimes, the person with the most money wins. Sometimes, the person with the best plan wins. What all politicians need, however, is an [continue reading…]

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