Already well-known for their hoagies, Philadelphia is about to get a new twist on the old classic. Nicole Marie and Justin Sapolsky are the co-founders of Matt & Marie’s Modern Italian Sandwiches, a forthcoming eat-in [continue reading…]
With nearly 200 submissions, the University of Pennsylvania’s first AppITUP challenge is giving consumers the opportunity to create the next big mobile app themselves. AppITUP is the brainchild of Karina Sotnik, a consultant for business [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/79066938] Invisible Sentinel, a startup company based out of the Science Center in University City, announced its company expansion this fall. Invisible Sentinel develops diagnostic technologies for a safer food supply. Its focus is on [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65184435] Since Penn Alexander School opened its doors in 2001, it has consistently ranked as one of the top public schools in the city. The independent organization GreatPhillySchools.org – a collaborative effort including nonprofit organizations [continue reading…]
Pete Merzbacher is the one man force of tireless bread baking behind Philly Bread, which has operated inside of Aladdin Pizza, located at the corner of 48th and Spruce streets, since the beginning of April. [continue reading…]
[vimeo 65290738] The students in Philadelphia’s public school system want everyone to know their education should not be a victim of budget cuts. Philadelphia Student Union is home to some of these students from around the city [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65290671] Twenty-three Philadelphia schools are set to close, including University City High School and Alexander Wilson Elementary School, after a vote by the School Reform Commission. The decision was made last month due to the [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64899413] Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For Sarah DeLucas, president of Major League Bocce, the answer [continue reading…]
Colored patio sets occupied by chatty groups of people line the block in front of the Market Street side of 30th Street Station. What was previously a parking lot became a success story after its [continue reading…]
One possibility that City Council is considering is the gradual application of the property tax reassessments throughout the course of three years. A bill proposed by Councilman Mark Squilla of the 1st District would do [continue reading…]
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