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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
[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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
[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 [continue reading…]
[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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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