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FeaturesLetter From the Editor:
It’s been a while since a newspaper has been on these streets, but certainly not because of a lack or want or need. Today, that changes. Today, we begin The…
Matthew Albasi | 01/14/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonAmalgam: Frankford Avenue Welcomes Comic/Coffee Shop
Frankford Avenue added yet another business to its blossoming corridor just before the New Year, a comic book store and coffee shop fusion called Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse Incorporated. Located…
Sean Kearney | 01/14/2016 -
Community in FairmountRCO Roundup: A Peek at What Your Community Organizations are Doing
The new year brings a new vision for the Fairmount Community Development Corporation. With sights on assessing two features of the neighborhood, CDC executive director Kevin Moran hopes to sharpen…
Mark Brakeman | 01/14/2016 -
Community in FairmountCommunity Focus: Meet Fairmount’s Drill Sergeant Gina Mancuso
I’m sweating like crazy and can barely catch my breath. “You’re doing great and you’re almost done,” a voice behind me calls out. The first part is a lie. The…
Maiken Scott | 01/14/2016 -
Features in BrewerytownIt Takes a Village
His focused eyes and infectious smile do not suggest it, but Naje Taylor hasn’t always been the upbeat, talkative man he is today. He grew up as a part of…
Joe Palinsky | 01/14/2016 -
FeaturesAccu-Reggie—January 14
Last week started cold, got really warm once the weekend came and then ended on a chilly note. We are in a volatile weather period as a new pattern tries…
Accu-Reggie | 01/14/2016 -
Features in FishtownFISHTOWN CLUB APOLOGIZES FOR DEATHS OF ALT-ROCK ICONS
WARNING: The following is a work of fiction and part of #SpiritSatire, a column intended to provide comic entertainment for readers. Think of it as The Onion, but hyperlocal. Sounds…
Dave Meyers | 01/13/2016 -
Crime in KensingtonOPINION: What’s Holding Up the Investigation of Last Year’s SEPTA Cop Taser Incident
At around 2 AM on the morning of October 26th of last year, an unknown SEPTA police officer escorted Omar Lopez out of the closed elevated station at Huntingdon and…
Austin Nolen | 01/13/2016 -
Community in KensingtonWindows to Peace: Community Joins Local Mosque, Mural Arts and New Mayor to Create Art
The Al Aqsa Islamic Society in Kensington held the first of two “Paint Days” on Saturday, January 9, 2016 where people of all faiths were invited to paint and sculpt…
Ptah Gabrie | 01/13/2016 -
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Accu-Reggie—January 13
Last week started cold, got really warm once the weekend came and then ended on a chilly note. We are about to enter a volatile weather period as a new…
Accu-Reggie | 01/13/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
For 2016, I’m avoiding the pressure that comes from making a long list of New Year’s resolutions. Historically, I’ve never been able to follow the rules I set for myself…
Casey Ann Beck | 01/11/2016 -
FeaturesTHE LOCAL LENS
Throughout my recent travels to Israel with other journalists, one thing became apparent to me: most of the writers on the trip had food issues. I know people who are…
Thom Nickels | 01/11/2016