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Education

Tioga: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Educates Adults in Need

December 16, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 1

Adult education at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries has become a mainstay in the community. Located at the corner of West Venango and 19th streets in the Tioga section of the city, the organization provides education services to adults who are [continue reading…]

Business

Tioga: Change Through Political Uncertainty Remains Focus of Tioga United

December 15, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 0

While the nation awaits President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration, there remains an uneasy feeling among some members of the Tioga community as they wait to see what unfolds. However, community leaders like those associated with Tioga United are determined to keep the conversation moving [continue reading…]

Education

Nicetown-Tioga: Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Continues to Service The Community

November 21, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 0

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (MNM) has been a focal point to the Nicetown community since 1997 and Sister Ann Provost, the executive director of the ministry, has been there since the beginning. MNM has a wide range [continue reading…]

Economy

Nicetown: CDC Leader Majeedah Rashid Building a Better Community

September 23, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 1

Majeedah Rashid is the COO of the Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC), an organization dedicated to uplifting the community through education, better housing and financial stability. The Nicetown CDC has maintained that goal since its [continue reading…]

Religion

South Philadelphia: Christ Church Reaching One Neighborhood at a Time

May 31, 2016 Rasheed M Reynolds 0

Love Christ, love each other, love our city. It is the motto pastor Jeff Boettcher of Christ Church South Philadelphia holds his congregation to. Boettcher’s goal is to get the community excited about the teachings of [continue reading…]

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