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PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com Magazine

March 9, 2018Christopher Malo

In the summer of 2017, through a generous donation from Lew and Janet Klein, PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com invited five former students (Jonathan Ginsburg, Jared Phillips, Ramona Roberts, Brianna Spause and Bob Stewart) to participate in a fellowship

Education

How To: Apply For High School

July 19, 2017Brianna Spause

Finding the right fit for a student entering high school can be a complex task in Philadelphia. Here’s a guide to applying for public high schools. Get Acquainted Philadelphia has several options for high school

Amateur Sports

FORE! … Or Rather FIVE of Philly’s Best Public and Private Golf Courses

October 10, 2014

When you think of things to do in Philadelphia, golfing probably isn’t one of them. But fact is there are multiple public and private courses located within city limits. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned

Education

University City: Library Popular Despite Underuse in the Rest of the City

April 2, 2012

A recent study by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Free Libraries of Philadelphia are underused when compared with public libraries in other urban areas. While Philadelphia may have more libraries per capita than

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