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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Activities to Stay Fit During the Winter

February 24, 2015 0

With the winter season in full effect, finding activities in the city to stay in shape might seem a little difficult. For those looking do something other than working out at the gym, here are [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Northwest: Five Dangerous Roads To Avoid In Manayunk During Winter

February 13, 2015 0

Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has seen his shadow, so there will be six more weeks of winter. That also means six more weeks of icy winter roads. Snowfall hasn’t been overwhelming thus far, but road conditions [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Community Prepares For Winter Snow

November 20, 2014 0

https://vimeo.com/111876623] Chestnut Hill is preparing for another snowy season. Residents are preparing by getting all of the supplies they need right now. Sixty-three inches of powder fell in the region last year. One big issue for [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Spring Clean Up for Wissahickon Valley Park

April 25, 2014 0

Winter 2013 to 2014 was one of Philadelphia’s roughest. Record breaking snow was the cause of many natural disasters including potholes, home damage and fallen trees. The Wissahickon Valley Park was especially affected with over [continue reading…]

Housing

Walnut Hill: Code Blue Remains in Effect

January 27, 2011 1

As another week of frigid temperatures continues for Philadelphia, the city maintains its Code Blue status, not for the safety of its home-owning citizens, but for its homeless ones. Area shelters, usually only open for [continue reading…]

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