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8 Seconds Rodeo Rides Proudly into Philadelphia

November 9, 2025 Lubbe, Chelsea 0

8 Seconds Rodeo rider, Tyler Torrey, rides a bull in the finals for a chance to win the $60-thousand grand prize at the Liacouras Center on Oct. 11, 2025.
Photo: Colt Gunn [continue reading…]

Fairmount

Food: Five Community Gardens Enriching Philadelphia

June 19, 2018 Pukanecz Savannah 1

Community gardens are spreading like weeds throughout Philadelphia. These beautiful green spaces ensure sustainable, fresh produce in a concrete jungle and provide a refreshing feel to a metropolitan area. Not only do these open spaces [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

East Passyunk: Jewelers Find A Home For Collaboration

April 13, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In room 214 of Bok, previously Edward W. Bok Technical High School, five women are redefining the notion of Philadelphia’s famous, and currently under threat, Jewelers’ Row. Emily Cobb and Leslie Boyd rented a space on the [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Germantown: Officer Ernest Pollard Helps Keep Inner City Youth Off the Streets

June 2, 2016 Andrew J Knight 0

Those around him have often recognized Officer Ernest Pollard (above) for his dedication and desire to help others inside of the Goldie Paley PAL Center, as well as on the streets of Philadelphia … and on [continue reading…]

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: Pharmacy Caters to the Neighborhood’s Elderly

June 20, 2014 6

Opened eight years ago by a Temple University graduate, the Olde Philly Pharmacy at 2923 E. Thompson St. has been fulfilling prescriptions, and providing home deliveries, for the people of Port Richmond since day one. [continue reading…]

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