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Co-owner Tony Montagnaro (left), co-owner Max Kochinke, employee Shatyra Jones, and co-owner Mike Dunican work at W/N W/N, a new cooperatively owned coffee bar on 931 Spring Garden Street, which opened in December. | Alex Friend TTN

A democratic coffee bar

17 February 2015 Eamon Dreisbach

Fledgling worker co-op cafe W/N W/N calls itself the first eatery of its kind in Philadelphia.

Taxi cabs: reckless drivers or economic opportunists?

17 February 2015 Kevin Trainer

Cabbies, with possible monetary reward, choose between being civic or speedy drivers.

Melanie McCoy, a senior African American studies major, is among the first undergraduates attending the National Council for Black Studies since 1992. | Aaron Windhorst TTN

Illustrating a movement

03 February 2015 Erin Edinger-Turoff

Senior African American studies major Melanie McCoy is selling her Afrofuturist artwork in order to attend this year’s National Council for Black Studies.

Movers & Shakers

03 February 2015 Editorial Board

The university should take notice to those making positive, innovative changes in the community.

After quitting his job on Wall Street, Mason Wartman opened a $1 pizza shop where customers started to “pay it forward” by buying a slice for the homeless. | Jenny Kerrigan TTN

Feeding the homeless, one slice at a time

27 January 2015 Kate Reilly

Rosa’s Fresh Pizza has been gaining acclaim for its customers who ‘pay it forward.’

Exhibit showcases local talent

27 January 2015 Angela Gervasi

The Wind Challenge Exhibition will last until Feb. 7 at The Fleisher Art Memorial in South Philly.

Decline in affordability

27 January 2015 Editorial Board

Eliminating Elmira Jeffries will put a strain on affordable university housing options.

‘Philadelphia can do better’

27 January 2015 Kevin Trainer

The current mayoral candidates for the November election leave much to be desired for the city.

Group offers hand to those in need

27 January 2015 Emily Scott

Graduate Jackie Wleh started ABC Men to help local neighborhoods.

A fresh take on historic nightlife in Old City

27 January 2015 Alexa Ross

The historic Original Bookbinder’s bar has been reopened.