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(Advertising photo from a previous GPTMC shoot using models gleaned from an opening casting call. All photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Open Casting Call For Positive Philadelphians

So you always wanted to be a model but you’re not a model? Here’s your chance!

2012/05/13

(Kara Schmidt, left, and Katie Stonelake held a flea market to raise money for charity. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Couple of Gung-Ho Charity Fundraisers

“We’re having a yard sale, and all of the proceeds are going to be donated to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure,” say Katie Stonelake and Kara Schmidt.

2012/05/06

Positively Philadelphia: An Historic Hotel In Nearby Cape May, N.J.

Thousands of people from the Philadelphia area go to Cape May to visit each summer, many winding up at the Chalfonte, built by a Civil War hero in the 1870s.

2012/04/29

(Standing alongside the Fleisher Art Memorial's "Color Wheels" van are, L-R, Eddy Sacksith, Cambodian Afterschool Program director; students Cameron and Jezalique; and teacher Kathryn Sclavi. Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: A Rolling Art Studio For Kids

“Color Wheels” is a traveling art studio created by Philadelphia’s famed Fleisher Art Memorial.

2012/04/22

Positively Philadelphia: Built By A Woman, Now Preserved By Women

A group of dedicated volunteers keeps one of Philadelphia’s brightest jewels shining. It’s the Laurel Hill Mansion, in Fairmount Park.

2012/04/15

(The Swann Memorial Fountain, in the center of Logan Circle, at 19th and Race Streets. File photo by John Ostapkovich)

Positively Philadelphia: Springtime Spotlight on Public Artworks

“Site Seeing” is a month-long program in April from the Fairmount Park Art Association, to help the public rediscover public art.

2012/04/01

("Crazy" Susan Adair, holding tray, surrounded by family members and employees. Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: One ‘Crazy’ Cookie Maker

Her chocolate chip turtle cookies have been named Rachael Ray’s “snack of the day.” She was one of the Food Network’s “tough cookies,” and recently she was on QVC.

2012/03/25

(A robotics event at last year's Philadelphia Science Festival. Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Science Festival

Uncover “The Science of Beer” at the Phillies’ ballpark, or meet a street-corner astronomer for an exciting peek at the sky during this ten-day event.

2012/03/18

(Cynthia Figueroa, president of "Congreso." Credit: Mike Dougherty)

Positively Philadelphia: ‘Congreso,’ Serving the Local Latino Community

“We are a multi-service organization. We focus on four core areas: education, employment, health, and social services,” says Congreso president and CEO Cynthia Figueroa.

2012/03/11

(Artist's rendering of the new Ray Homes, at 21st and Venango.)

Positively Philadelphia: Legacy of a Homeless Millionaire

“Our newest project is the James Widener Ray Homes, up at 21st and Venango Streets,” says Project HOME’s vice-president, Amy Burns.

2012/03/04

(A Joseph Berkowitz interior for a home in Blue Bell, Pa. Photos provided)

Positively Philadelphia: Local Interior Designer Gets a Reality Show Showdown

Joe Berkowitz, based in Lower Merion, is featured in the kickoff episode of “Showhouse Showdown,” on the HGTV cable network.

2012/02/26

(Paul Steinke, general manager of the Reading Terminal Market, stands near a sign advertising the upcoming "Valentine to the Market." Credit: Lauren Lipton)

Positively Philadelphia: Gala For Reading Terminal Market As It Turns 120

“The ‘Valentine to the Market’ is a gala fundraiser to raise money for the improvement of the market and to ensure that we have the Reading Terminal Market for future generations,” says general manager Paul Steinke.

2012/02/19

(KeVen Parker [left] and Bumi Ole, a member of Ms. Tootie's staff [right], with Shirley [center], who was surprised to get her grocery bill paid. Photo provided)

Positively Philadelphia: A Local Entrepreneur Spreading The Love

KeVen Parker has begun a year-long campaign to do random acts of kindness throughout the area. First up was paying the grocery store bill for a woman named Shirley.

2012/02/12

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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