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Articles by Christopher A. Mastrobuono

Nicetown

Nicetown: Adult Day Care Provides Needed Services for Seniors

December 19, 2016 Christopher A. Mastrobuono 0

Barbara Willis-Powell has dedicated the last eight years of her life to the Mercy Neighborhood Ministries’ adult day care program, serving seniors 60 years of age and older. For her, it’s all about the family [continue reading…]

Business

Tioga: Change Through Political Uncertainty Remains Focus of Tioga United

December 15, 2016 Christopher A. Mastrobuono 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…]

Economy

Nicetown: CDC Leader Majeedah Rashid Building a Better Community

September 23, 2016 Christopher A. Mastrobuono 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…]

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