Robert Young had at least three boxes of records on the sidewalk in front of his parents’ house and four more in the yard. “I’ve been involved in this event since my parents bought this [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/44120853] Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast is located in Powelton Village at 33rd and Baring streets. It’s a family-owned-and-operated business led by Dennis Bartelme and Chris Spaeth along with their wives Liz Bartelme and Jules Spaeth. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/43393036] In 2009, Pastor John Davis founded the Grace Church of Philadelphia in hopes to connect the people of Powelton Village with the joy of Jesus Christ. Every Sunday at 4 p.m., members meet at [continue reading…]
For the residents of Powelton Village, the City Zoning Board of Adjustment made a decision late last year that they just could not live with and they are fighting back. On Dec. 14, 2011, the [continue reading…]
The last thing anyone would expect to see in West Philadelphia would be a Fencing academy. But the unexpected is always possible. Located at 3519 Lancaster Avenue is the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia. Fencing isn’t [continue reading…]
A large studio holds equipment, gadgets and everyday items often found laying discarded on the streets or just laying unused around the house. The things that are made with these items however prove that [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24364494] The old adage of “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is evident at The Body Rock Boot Camp and Executive Training Gym in Powelton Village on Lancaster Avenue near 38th Street. It’s easy [continue reading…]
Women around the world are always conscious about their physical appearance. In order to maintain physical attractiveness women use skin creams, face washes and even medical procedures. Victoria Onwuchekwa, a native of Nigeria, has developed [continue reading…]
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