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Tacony: Tool Library Launches, Offering Affordable Access To Home Improvement
The Tacony Tool Library, a project of the nonprofit Philadelphia Community Corps launched on July 1.
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Center City: Demonstrators Rally, March Onto I-676 To Protest Police Violence
The protest, which began at 1 p.m. with a rally in front of City Hall, followed numerous others that have taken place across the country.
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Fashion: Philadelphia’s Fashion Industry Grapples With Societal Issues
Like many other 11-year-old girls, Lewis’ one desire was to dress up as Cinderella.
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Police Commissioner, Survivors Of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council
The Philadelphia City Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence met on Feb. 20 to discuss the effects of gun violence on victims and t ...
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City Council Highlights For Feb. 3, 2020
Philadelphia City Council saw three potential charter changes receive hearings, as well as new proposals regarding missing children.
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City Council Highlights For Jan. 30, 2020
Each resolution put forward at the last session of council pass unanimously at the recent Jan. 30 meeting
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City Council Highlights For Jan 23
Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke proposed bold measures to curb gun violence.
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Philly Mayor Jim Kenney, City Council Inaugurated
Poverty and violence remained a central focus at the mayoral and city council inauguration at The Met in North Philadelphia last week.
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Philly Restart’s Food Line Has Identity, Family
Philly Restart is like a large family.
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Cobbs Creek: After Delay, Sims Ice Rink Reopens
When repairs were done and the rink was open, students were eager to hit the ice.
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Mt. Airy: Art Garage Volunteers And Emlen Students Collaborate On Annual Murals
Emlen Elementary students were hard at work recently completing a yearlong art project that culminates in a permanent mural at the school.
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Art: Artists Create Tapestries About Climate Change Awareness For Exhibit
Jessie Jackson has stitched all high temperature days in Philadelphia into a tapestry for climate change awareness.
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City Hall: City Council Health Committee Approves Anti-Vaping Bill
The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Health approved a bill at the end of November which would ban certain flavors of vaping products.
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Manayunk: Adoption Advocates Gather For Benefit Concert
A Philly-area adoption organization recently held its third annual Share Your Heart Benefit Concert in Manaynk.P
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South Street: New Business Uses Terrariums To Improve STEM Literacy
A shop in Philadelphia not only sells terrariums, it looks to increase literacy in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Cobbs Creek: Block Responds To Aftermath Of Auto Shop Fire
John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars.
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Powelton Village: Green Line Cafe Owner Opened A Studio To Showcase Local Artists
Douglas Witmer, co-founder of the coffee chain Green Line Cafe, has opened a new studio to highlight local artists.
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Brewerytown: Black Men Engaging Neighborhoods Marches To Change Mindsets
Statements like “I, black man, will never hit my significant other nor my children,” or “I will pick up my trash,” were heard at the rally.
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Feast To Mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day Held At Awbury Arboretum
More than 30 people gathered at the arboretum for the second annual Native American-inspired dinner to celebrate Indigenous People's Day.
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Feltonville: Philly Election Officials Prepare For Nov. 5
On Election Day, many voters know about candidates and perhaps key issues. Probably far fewer voters, though, recognize the election off ...
