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Grays Ferry

Grays Ferry: Planned Lanier Playground Renovations Bring Hope For A Better Community

May 3, 2016 Jordan Jeffrey Waylen 1

The fenced-in block at 29th and Tasker streets stood silent on a cloudy Saturday in March. It’s the way Lanier Playground has looked for some time. But the dug-up ground and construction equipment that was left in place [continue reading…]

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Funeral Home Director a Staple of South Philadelphia

March 9, 2016 Jordan Jeffrey Waylen 2

Charlene Wilson-Doffoney deals in death, but more than anything, her experience has taught her how to live. As the owner of Mitchum-Wilson Funeral Home Inc. on the corner of 20th and Reed streets, Wilson-Doffoney has [continue reading…]

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Community Garden President Looks to Leave Lasting Impact

February 16, 2016 Jordan Jeffrey Waylen 1

Ian Kiesel is just a few weeks into his term as president of the community garden at Ralph Brooks Park on 20th and Tasker streets, but he brings years of experience to the role. Kiesel [continue reading…]

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Five Thoughts on the Changing Landscape

February 15, 2016 Jordan Jeffrey Waylen 0

Point Breeze continues to change. Redevelopment has led to new homes going up and businesses coming in, slowly replacing the blight and vacant lots that have plagued the neighborhood for years. But the more the [continue reading…]

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