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The buzz of bicycles makes a triumphant return Manayunk this AugustBy Noel Bartocci It’s April 2023 and my wife and I are sitting down to watch the new M. Night Shyamalan movie. Being Philadelphians, we always watch his flicks a...

By Giana LongoPhotography by Susan Beard Design If you walk along the Manayunk Canal—the narrow stretch of water mostly hidden behind Main Street—you’ll find that it looks the way it’s seemingly always looked: a commonplace water feature to view while...

By Janine GasarowskiPhotos by Terry Leahy from Big T’s House of Photos (terryleahyfilms.com) Philadelphia has been recognized as the best city for public art TWICE in USA Today publications! With a thriving community of culture, creatives, and passionate community organizations,...

How Philly’s “Small Town” Adapts to Families Settling Down in the NeighborhoodBy Brenda Hillegas • Photos By The Video Content Factory When my now six-year-old was just a couple weeks old, he attended his first of many events in Manayunk....

By Noel BartocciPhotos & History provided by Roxborough Manayunk Wissahickon Historical Society My wife and I have become a Manayunk couple. When we moved in together five years ago, we did it here. Choosing this area was a pragmatic decision...

Liz Galbraith and Ephi Paul reflect on more than 20 years in Manayunk paying homage to the neighborhood’s textile history. By Leo DillingerPhotography by Melissa Kelly When reflecting back on Manayunk’s history, it’s impossible to ignore its longstanding reputation as...

Robert and Arielle Ashford embark on their latest business endeavor, The Volstead by Unity.By Leo Dillinger Robert and Arielle Ashford have cultivated a new and thriving community built upon trust, support, and inclusiveness throughout Northwest Philadelphia. Since 2019, the couple...

Manayunk has evolved many times over the last few decades, but the last 10 years might be the most significant yet. By Noel BartocciPhotography by Leo Joseph Photography (leojosephphotography.com) What makes a home, a home?One’s understanding of “home” is as...

Manayunk’s signature trail takes its tourists on a trip through time. By Leo DillingerPhotography by JPG Photo & Video (jpgphotography.com) and courtesy of Kay Sykora Over the last year, neighborhood residents and visitors have found solace along the Manayunk Canal...