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Positively Philadelphia: Students’ Entrepreneurial Skills On Display At School Bazaar

Usually we think of bazaars happening before the holidays, but the Independence Charter School at 16th and Lombard held one after.

2012/02/03

(Installing 'Renovate' windows at 400 Market Street.  All photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Putting High-Tech Windows In Historic Buildings

Window manufacturer Arthur Berkowitz developed a new system which allows high-efficiency windows to be installed without disrupting — or damaging — the existing building.

2012/01/22

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Positively Philadelphia: Telling Your Wedding Dress Story

You are invited to enter a writing contest sponsored by a former Philadelphia resident and teacher, about something near and dear to many women’s hearts.

2011/11/20

(Bridgette Mayer.  Credit:  Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Art Gallery Owner Fulfills Her Dream

Ten years ago, Bridgette Mayer had an idea: open up her own gallery and show young artists. Of all the cities she had lived in, she picked Philadelphia.

2011/11/13

(Credit:  Ed Fischer)

Positively Philadelphia: Local Musicians Making A Difference For Kids

Area residents Cris Valkyria and Lou Paglione have put together a CD for children, and volunteer at local children’s hospitals.

2011/10/30

(Whitney Thompson of Victory Brewing Co.; photo provided)

Positively Philadelphia: ‘Women of Beer’ Breast Cancer Awareness Event

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one of many events during the month is a dinner on Tuesday, October 25th, at Daniel Stern’s MidAtlantic Restaurant, in University City.

2011/10/23

(A USO New Year's dance during World War II.  Historic photo)

Positively Philadelphia: Constitution Center Party Brings Alive the 1940s

The National Constitution Center is holding a World War II-themed party this October 13th to kick off its new exhibit, “Fighting for Democracy: Who is the ‘We’ in ‘We the People?’ “

2011/10/02

(Joe Eastman, a volunteer at the Center for Literacy, gives Mayuko Tanaka some help with English comprehension.   Credit:  Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Helping People Learn To Read and Speak English

Joe Eastman is a retired military man and a volunteer tutor at the Center for Literacy in Philadelphia.

2011/09/25

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Positively Philadelphia: A Hometown, Homemade Ice Cream Company

Their flavors include Earl Grey sriracha, birch beer vanilla bean, blueberry ginger, cardamom caramel, balsamic banana, and vegan mint oreo.

2011/09/18

(Barry.  Credit: Jim Melwert)

Positively Philadelphia: What Is Your Pet Thinking Now?

Okay, all you budding writers, listen up! Act II Playhouse in Ambler is running a contest, and you’re invited to enter.

2011/09/04

(Race Street Pier is now a city park.  Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Lovely, New Park on the Race Street Pier

It’s been open since May, and in that short time it’s become a favorite spot for many.

2011/08/21

(Perry Milou shows off some of the creations -- including a papier-mâché cheesesteak and pizza -- at Palette Kids Inc.  Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Local Pop Artist Mentors A New Generation

Perry Milou has turned his love of art into a school in Philadelphia for kids who also love art.

2011/08/14

(Executive chef Ed Battaglia, pastry chef Toni Marie Walton, and owner David Ralic of Ralic's Steak House.  Photos by Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Brush With Greatness for a South Jersey Steakhouse

The executive chef of a new South Jersey restaurant was a finalist on a television cooking competition. The pastry chef was on a different TV reality cooking show.

2011/08/07

Philly AIDS Thrift co-founder and manager Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou. (Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Philly AIDS Thrift Moves Into A New Home

If it weren’t summer, you’d think it was Christmas, with so many people browsing and buying at the new Philly AIDS Thrift store at 710 South 5th Street.

2011/07/31

(A bulletin board at Dobbs shows some of the acts that have appeared there over the years.  Photos by Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Legendary South Street Music Venue Returns

For years, the bar “JC Dobbs” on South Street hosted hundreds of unknown and up-and-coming musicians. Now, it has reopened.

2011/07/24

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