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HomeAuthorsJasmine Sanders

Articles by Jasmine Sanders

Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: Environmental Center Educates The Community And Works Alongside The Philadelphia Water Dept.

December 7, 2017 Jasmine Sanders

The Cobbs Creek Environmental Center is part of the Alliance for Watershed Education of the Delaware River, one of many organizations in the area providing public education about the environment and our water supply. “One

Uncategorized

Cobbs Creek: Food Pantry Serves As A Staple At St. Cyprian Church

November 13, 2017 Jasmine Sanders

Several years ago, April Robinson needed groceries— so she turned to the St. Cyprian Church for a meal. “A bag of chicken, some canned goods and some noodles, and juice,” Robinson said. She still remembers

Amateur Sports

Kingsessing: Through Teamwork, Coach Teaches More Than Football To Youth

November 3, 2017 Jasmine Sanders

As a sixth grade student, Dontae Privette walked by the Kingsessing Recreation Center every day to get to school. “I’ve always just been connected to Kingsessing and this neighborhood,” said Privette, who grew up nearby

Economy

Kingsessing: Returning Home To Bring The Block Together

October 4, 2017 Jasmine Sanders

On a Saturday afternoon in mid-September, a block in Kingsessing thrived. Music blasted from speakers as neighbors danced, played cards and delved into home-cooked food. It’s not the first time that Gregory Benjamin— the block

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