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Missed Connections: OCTOBER 2021
Compiled with stealth and cunning from the spectral soul of local social media this month by Dr. Karl’s overburdened & fearless assistant Dagmar. [more…]
Contributors
Mad or Nah: Labor Pains
How much are we hurting from Philadelphia’s reported worker shortage? [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: Do Something
Whatever your chosen path, the outcome depends on you. [more…]
American Injustice
Killing Kids
Rampant Child Abuse in Juvenile Detention and Juvenile Life Without Parole [more…]
East Falls crime report
Crime Report: September 2021
Crime reports from the files of the 39th Police District [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Guesthouse Visit: The Artist Is In
Visiting North America’s Only Iraqi Guesthouse at the Schuylkill Center [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Habitat for Diversity
A unique structure seeks to bring nature and cultures together [more…]
Development
None Too Soon
Finally and with great anticipation: speeches from the Grasso ground-breaking. [more…]
Life
On the Radio
Team Local tells all on Uptown airwaves [more…]
Life
Look Again
Spike Lee’s electrifying classic on race relations, now restored and more relevant than ever. [more…]
American Injustice
Behind Bars and Bottom Lines
Incarceration is not meant to be fun or convenient. It’s a total loss of personal liberty. The prisoner is a ward of the state, utterly dependent on the correctional system for food, shelter, and medical [more…]
Contributors
Purple Queen on the Scene
Grassroots radio royalty holds court with City Hall at the last Gun Violence Response meeting. [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: A Towering Figure
In Celebration of John S. Trower, Self-Made Man, Philanthropist and, at one time, Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Black Resident [more…]
Contributors
Rise and Shine
Dr. Woodson’s ambitious new treatment center aims to uplift and inspire community. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Thanks, Trolley Car!
Remembering an East Falls establishment [more…]
Contributors
SEPTEMBER QUIZZO: It’s Always Crummy in Philly
Bronx cheers for the City of Brotherly Love! [more…]
Contributors
Mad or Nah: Homing Instincts
How’s everyone feel about refugees during a housing crisis? [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Breaking the Barrier
Don’t let subtitles (aka the “one-inch barrier”) make you miss some great movies [more…]
Activism
Gimme Shelter
Activists continue their “Tuesdays with Kenney” protests to demand an end to evictions and reforms to city housing policies [more…]
Life
What the Flood?
East Falls under water: pics and video [more…]
Contributors
September Mourn
This month’s cover reflects a growing crisis amplified in a special center spread. [more…]
East Falls crime report
Crime Report: August 2021
8/31 Robbery 3480 W School House Ln. 11:31PM Complainant stated offender is her ex-boyfriend. Offender was driving her vehicle when they began to argue. Offender pulled over and compl took her keys. Offender then punched [more…]
Contributors
Missed Connections: SEPTEMBER 2021
Received and culled from the warm sweaty corners of local social media by Dr. Karl von Lichtenhollen [more…]
Development
Monkeys Fly in the Falls
Fabled riverfront development breaks ground Sept 10 [more…]
N.I.C.E.
Silver Lining
A scrappy senior sisterhood refuses to let a little gray get in the way [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Art in the Park
A remarkable year for an artist with autism culminates with a juried art show at McMichael Park [more…]
Activism
Vigils for the Vote
Activists in Center City and Andorra turned out this summer to demand voter protections Good Trouble: John Lewis Candlelight Vigil in Center City By Cory Clark Saturday, July 17: Protesters rallied in the rain in [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: He Drives Me Crazy
Getting a grip on your partner’s road rage. [more…]
Contributors
New Spin, Old Lies
Unemployment checks aren’t the problem, corporate greed is. [more…]
Contributors
Now Hear This
Uptown Radio’s inspired programming highlights neighbors and helps preserve a landmark Philly theater. [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: Defending Our Drinking Water
Water was once so important to Philadelphia that the Wissahickon Valley Park was created to protect it [more…]
Contributors
Mad or Nah: Delta Forced
Neighbors react to new mask mandates & vax requirements as COVID variant surges. [more…]
Germantown News
Northwest National Night Out
Police from the 14th District Met with Northwest Neighbors for a Night of Positive Interaction and Community Building [more…]
Politics
Missed Opportunities
A quick scorecard of budget bills [more…]
Development
Taken for a Ride
Plans to demolish the Carousel House have supporters of the one-of-a-kind facility ready to fight. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Summer in the City
Ria G’s cover for August savors the last scenes of the season. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Stronger Together
Celebrating wellness with local partners [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Mending Party
A community day of healing and restoration in North Philly. [more…]
Contributors
AUGUST QUIZZO: Passing the Torch
A trivia contest of Olympic proportions. [more…]
Contributors
Missed Connections: AUGUST 2021
Carefully gathered, laundered, then hung out to wrinkle in the sweet breeze of Dr. Karl Von Litchenhollen. [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Biz Buzz: Gimmie 5 Minutes
One good thing to come out of the last year — it’s created a lot of new entrepreneurs, particularly Black women, looking for a way to put their dreams in motion. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
Good Feeling
We’re so thankful — and excited about new content we can fund now. [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: Lose Your Delusion
Denial is a useful coping skill until it’s not. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
This Ain’t Shakespeare
Original musical comedy shorts bring harmony, hilarity to Holman field. [more…]
Politics
The Scourge of the Spotted Lantern Fly
Swat, stomp, splat these little buggers! [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: New Light Special
Decades after Allen’s Department Store closed its doors, the building may soon find a new purpose. [more…]
Life
People’s Plunge
Public pools are a great perk for all Philadelphians. [more…]
Art & Entertainment
She’s Got Us Covered
Ria G’s bold original artwork on our front page every month. [more…]
East Falls crime report
Crime Report: July 2021
7/19 Aggravated assault 3732 Midvale Ave. 6:52PM Complainant got in a verbal argument over a parking spot at location with male. Compl stated the male said “he will break her fucking jaw and her boyfriend’s.” [more…]
Contributors
Mad or Nah: Holdup at City Hall
Should Kenney pull the trigger on declaring a gun violence emergency? [more…]
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