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Philly2Philly.com introduces Nigelknowsphilly-weekly video blog from Nigel Richards

By Nigel Richards at 5:30 am on Tuesday March 16, 2010

Hello and welcome to Nigelknowsphilly on Philly2Philly.com This will be my weekly rant space where I bring you some sights, sounds, and info about all things Philadelphia. A mini bio, I was born in Mill Valley, SF, but raised here since I was 3. I’m a lot older than 3 but how much older, I will keep a secret until my birthday, April 29… and then I just can’t do anything but disclose. Anywho, I have grown up all around center city and currently have been treading north, first in Northern Liberties about 9 years ago and now East Kensington/Fishtown.

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Shake Those Hips: Salsa Dancing in Pottstown (who knew?!?!)

By Christine Tarlecki at 1:09 am on Wednesday February 10, 2010

Come January and February, gyms are generally packed thanks to popular New Year resolutions to get in shape. Recently I decided to steer clear of the crowds and have some fun, so I went to a salsa class! My friend, Star Seguinot, teaches salsa at SwingKat at the Ballroom on High Street in Pottstown, for the Starry Ferrari Salsa Dance Party every couple of weeks.

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Are Asian Students at South Philly High Becoming a Target? Answer may not be Black and White

By Bill Neri-Amadeo at 12:11 am on Friday December 11, 2009

During a school board meeting on December 9th, School Chief Arlene Ackerman opened the meeting saying that the violence at South Philly is senseless and was quoted as saying, "In our rush to sensationalize this latest incident, let us not as adults criminalize or victimize any racial group of students with a stroke of the pen or careless words of blame and finger pointing." Ackerman made these comments in the wake of numerous racial assaults levied against Asian students at

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South Philadelphia High School and Racism in the National Media

By Randy LoBasso at 7:37 am on Thursday December 10, 2009

Philly made national headlines after 10 suspensions were handed out at South Philadelphia High School last Thursday. Suspensions came after two days of fights between Asian kids and African American kids. The AP reported on the story Saturday, and it’s been picked up by news outlets all over the country – as far out as San Diego and Seattle. Drudge Report had it up on Monday.

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Comcast Deal With NBC Universal Will Transform Philadelphia In A Big Way

By Dennis Bakay at 11:27 am on Friday December 4, 2009

Now that Comcast has purchased a 51% of NBC-Universal, giving it a controlling stake, the media giant has gone to uncharted territories, which are great for the city. No longer will NBC be just associated with 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It will now also be tied to One Comcast Center on 1701 JFK Blvd.

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Philadelphia does it right with cell phone ban-enforcement begins December 1st

By Dennis Bakay at 8:32 pm on Monday November 30, 2009

Put down that cell phone if you're driving in Philadelphia tomorrow.   If you get busted for riding while texting or holding one held up to your yapper, then you are looking at a $75 fine. Police will begin officially enforcing the cell phone ban on Tuesday, December 1st. While we're at it, surrounding suburbs need to adopt cellphone bans as well.  Then, maybe the PA government can make it a state-wide ban.

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Steve Ward & JoAnn Ward dish out Tough Love Season 2 on VH1

By Veronica Dudo at 12:17 am on Wednesday November 18, 2009

Before it was trendy to get a little help in the love department, JoAnn Ward  was hard at work matchmaking in Philadelphia. With over 20 years

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Slice of Suburbia: Collegeville

By Christine Tarlecki at 6:46 am on Saturday November 14, 2009

Collegeville is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 30 miles northwest of Philadelphia on the Perkiomen Creek. Collegeville was incorporated in 1896. It is the seat of Ursinus College, which opened in 1869. 

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Phillies lose to Yankees, so we won't riot this year?

By Andrew Alexander at 12:06 am on Friday November 6, 2009

I had my riot helmet and green-man suit sitting on top of the TV so they would be within reach if the Phillies won the World Series. My friends and I were speculating as to what we would see our fellow drunk Phillies fans do this year in terms of rioting.

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UniverSoul Circus is Coming to Town!

By Chenoa Greene at 11:15 pm on Monday October 26, 2009

What comes to mind when you think of a circus? Would it be clowns, stinky elephants or lions jumping through rings of fire? Well that’s what I always thought of until I  attended the UniverSoul Circus.

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