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May 4, 2013
Besides sports, children are also taught arts and crafts.

On a walk through Hunting Park, it’s  not unusual to see corner stores, abandoned homes and unuse swing sets. However, turn the corner on 10th … Read the full story >>

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May 4, 2013
Officer Tyshaan Williams makes a spreadsheet of everything he needs to do to get his organization up and running.

At one time not too long ago the 87-acre plot of land known as Hunting Park was plagued by drug dealing and prostitution. But area … Read the full story >>

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April 23, 2013
Bjilia Buckari has sold rugs on the corner of Fifth Street and Hunting Park Avenue for the past five months.

When one drives down Hunting Park Avenue, there are many sights to see. Baseball fields, corner stores and children playing are just some of the … Read the full story >>

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April 21, 2013
Residents gathered at the Philadelphia Seed Exchange table to collect different seed breeds to garden themselves.

Ever trade baseball cards as a kid or exchange clothing at a thrift shop as an adult? That kind of trading is the premise behind … Read the full story >>

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April 17, 2013
Technicians worked on maintaining lights along streets in Hunting Park on Tuesday, April 16.

Hunting Park was lit a bit brighter this week. Because of the combined efforts of Hunting Park United and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, all but … Read the full story >>

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April 16, 2013
Chad Jimenez stood in line with his akita dog.

The Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program recently held a free clinic in Hunting Park. It offered dog and cat vaccines for rabies … Read the full story >>

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April 11, 2013
Michelle Grant comes to the Lenfest Center during the week to teach neighborhood kids how to jump double dutch after school.

Ten years ago, the Philadelphia School District decided to end the sale of carbonated drinks in school vending machines and cafeterias. Fruit juices, water and … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, History, Hunting Park, Social issues, Sustainability »

April 11, 2013 (One Comment)
Photo Credit: Hunting Park Revitalization Plan Executive Summary
The Hunting Park Revitalization Plan included conceptual drawings of what the Logan House could be.

Just off Old York Road in Hunting Park sits a vacant house. Like many in the neighborhood, its story is one of neglect and crime. … Read the full story >>

Elections, Government, Hunting Park, Politics »

April 10, 2013
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez spoke during a council session.

Growing up on the 4100 block of North Reese Street in Hunting Park Maria Quiñones-Sánchez never dreamed that one day when she would serve as … Read the full story >>

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April 7, 2013 (2 Comments)
Bikes are donated and repaired to be given to children from the shop's classes or bought by community residents.

Simple Cycle, located at 4455 N. Sixth St., offers the community affordable used bikes to cruise through the neighborhood streets and around the 87 … Read the full story >>