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Arts and Entertainment

Whitman: Vacant Lot to be Renovated into Proposed Casino

September 9, 2013

On the northeast border of the Whitman neighborhood lies t Snyder Plaza and Columbus Commons, two shopping centers filled with a variety of stores such as Marshall’s, Lowes and Ikea. Restaurants like Champp’s and Longhorn

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Coaching Duo Splits After Mosco Accepts Head Coaching Position

September 5, 2013

For the past 16 years, Neumann-Goretti High School boy’s basketball head coach Carl Arrigale and assistant coach John Mosco have worked closely with each other while bringing the Saints program to prominence within the Catholic

Housing

South Philly: Senior Center Brings Shine to Golden Years

June 28, 2013

https://vimeo.com/69127210] America’s geriatric population is set to explode over the next decade as the Baby Boom generation begins to retire. Medical advances have pushed life expectancy such that many women and men will live a

Neighborhoods

South of South Street: Igloo Desserts Stays #Cool on Social Media

June 12, 2013

[vimeo 67750894] As the community of Graduate Hospital continues to grow, local businesses have been forced to search for alternative ways to stay connected to the public. Igloo Desserts, a newly opened frozen yogurt shop, may

Environment

South Philadelphia: Valley Green Bank Opens a New Branch in South Philadelphia

June 11, 2013

Valley Green Bank opened its new branch in South Philadelphia at 1536 S. Broad St. with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony on June 7. The event focused on Valley Green Bank’s commitment to serve the

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Dog School Opens on South Street

June 4, 2013

Dogs stay inside and relax in the air conditioning under the watchful eye of a babysitter at the new Philly Dog School location. Dog School is the canine equivalent to a children’s daycare center. It

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Restaurants Support Schools with Burger Brawl

May 5, 2013

Makers of 24 of the professed “best” burgers Philadelphia has to offer competed Sunday in the third annual charity Philadelphia Burger Brawl at the Fleisher Art Memorial at 719 Catherine St. Burgers from restaurants around

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Neighborhood Association Unites the Community

May 4, 2013

[vimeo 65076889] The South of South Neighborhood Association continues to strive to better the community through its nonprofit initiatives. Since its founding in 1989, SOSNA has taken on many roles for its neighborhood. “[SOSNA] had a thrift

Health

South Philadelphia: Christian Street Y Promotes Healthy Living

May 2, 2013

[vimeo 65078842] The Christian Street YMCA Branch has impacted the community with its facilities and events as well as a connection with local businesses and schools for 40 years. Senior Program Director Jennifer Leupold said the

Government

South Philadelphia: Whitman Library Branch Pushes for Six-Day Weekly Operation

April 25, 2013

South Philadelphia’s Second Street has become legendary as the site for the Mummers, Philadelphia’s colorful New Years revelers. Second Street in South Philly houses the Mummers Museum honoring that annual celebration plus costume houses holding

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