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Economy

South Philadelphia: Clothing Bank Makes A Difference

April 18, 2012

Stacks of pants and rows of shirts fill a small room in the basement of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia. Shoes of all colors are aligned perfectly along the wall. More clothes are tucked away

Queen Village

South Philadelphia: Local Playground to Receive Funds for Renewal

April 11, 2012

Between the graffiti, chipping paint and ancient swing set, Weccacoe Playground doesn’t look like a popular place for children to play. It appears almost neglected. But the playground at the corner of Fourth and Catherine

Economy

South Philadelphia: United Communities Enriches Lives of Local Residents

February 23, 2012

As Eugene Wilson fumbled with his latest energy bill and a wade of crumpled dollar bills at the front desk of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia, he smiled and chatted cheerfully with the receptionist. “They

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Potential Plans for Safer Streets Unveiled

February 10, 2012

As local residents packed into a tiny room at the Guerin Recreational Center in South Philadelphia, a sense of anticipation filled the air. “This meeting represents a change in culture,” said Mark Keener, an urban

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: On the Road to Safer Streets for Cyclists

February 2, 2012

An estimated 4 percent of commuters who live in South Philadelphia ride their bike to work, making it the most popular biking community in the city, said Sarah Clark Stuart, campaign director for the Bicycle

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: George W. Nebinger Elementary School Survives

December 7, 2011

https://vimeo.com/33277213] For George W. Nebinger School, Nov. 2 stood as a significant tick on the school’s timeline. That day, the School District of Philadelphia announced it would close nine schools in an effort to alleviate

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Local Comedy Writer Finds New Talent, Big Laughs at Open Mic Nights

November 16, 2011

On Monday nights at The Irish Times, a small, intimate pub tucked away at 2nd and Bainbridge, Mike Dougherty can be found hosting his weekly open mic nights. Dougherty, a Mayfair resident, started the series

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: A Taco Truck Attracts Diverse Group of Customers

October 5, 2011

“Want more hot sauce?” Nestor Morales asked. “The green one is really hot.” Morales, a repeat customer, ate his chicken tacos from the metal ledge built along the side of the Taco Loco food truck

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Hispanics Play an Important Role in the ‘Italian’ Market

October 3, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29979678] While South Philadelphia’s Italian Market has been considered a cultural hub since its beginning, a large influx of Mexican immigrants has been taking up the storefronts, revitalizing the marketplace and populating its surrounding neighborhoods.

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: From Factory Worker to Entreprenuer

September 28, 2011

“Variedades” about says it right. Located at Ninth Street and Washington Avenue in the Italian Market, Variedades Veracruzana (Veracruz Varieties) highlights Mexican-American culture by selling an assortment of Mexican packaged food items as well as

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