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Top Feel Good Stories of the Year

Here are the top feel good stories for Roxborough and Manayunk in 2013.

It's Christmas time, so let's take a look back at a couple of stories from this year that helped make 2013 a good year.

150 Years Combined Experience Leaves W.B. Saul

Five teachers retired from the Philadelphia agricultural high school in Roxborough this past year.  All of them described the school as their home, and they each had special memories to share.

Family Illness Inspires Business Venture

A young woman goes on a mission to create a gluten-free bagel after her grandfather is designated with Celiac Disease.

New Runners Take First Step on Marathon Journey

A group of inexperienced and non-traditional runners begin training for the Philadelphia marathon.

No Arrests Made During Sunday's Bike Race

I'm not sure this one qualifies as a traditional feel good story, but the neighborhood, police and organizers should be proud of themselves for how this year's bike race turned out.

Neighbors Park Reopens

Fiver years and a $250,000 grant later, Neighbors Park officially reopens in Wissahickon. This story also has a great photo of Councilman Curtis Jones.


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