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Logan, Neighborhoods, Olney »

May 1, 2013
Students received personalized lesson plans to help them attain their GED most efficiently.

For 21-year-old Gemera Gilmora, the E3 Logan/Olney Center’s free GED program is a welcomed change from her high school experience.

“Within the two years that … Read the full story >>

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February 19, 2013
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For Roenika Armstrong, surfing the Internet used to mean traveling about five miles south of her home in Logan to the Free Library of Philadelphia … Read the full story >>

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February 15, 2013
Firefighters evacuated the 4500 block of 11th Street for several hours this morning.

Logan residents were given a rude awakening this morning as a result of a substantial gas leak in the area. A little after 9 a.m. … Read the full story >>

Art, Broad Street, Education, Logan, Olney »

April 11, 2012 (2 Comments)
Painting displayed which represent unity among races

Annette Kerr and Reveree Jahman had difficulties adapting to American society but were able to find an organization that allowed them to incorporate aspects of … Read the full story >>

Education, Logan »

April 4, 2012
Poster Outside Library Invited Students to Program

April has been celebrated as National Poetry Month in the United States since 1996.

And to acknowledge the month, Belita Thornton, library supervisor at the … Read the full story >>

Economy, Housing: A Special Report, Logan »

June 26, 2011
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About two years ago, Floid Tillman was just another business owner feeling the wrath of the slumping economy. Although business was slow, bills continued … Read the full story >>

Health, Housing: A Special Report, Logan »

June 26, 2011
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Kevin Griffin spent many years trying to convince his parents to sell their home and move into The Yorkhouse, a housing facility with luxury-style apartments … Read the full story >>

Feltonville, Logan, Social issues »

June 16, 2011
The garden's scattered Silk Hydrangea flowers complimented the scenery.

In the middle of Feltonville, there is a small part of peace and quiet tucked away on the side of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s … Read the full story >>

Logan, Northwest Elections: 2011 »

May 20, 2011
Campaign literature and poll workers more plentiful than voters at M. Dowdy Recreation Center.

The landscape of the Marie Dendy Recreation Center at 10th and Oxford Streets in lower North Philadelphia is peppered with campaign signs. Representatives for candidates … Read the full story >>

Art, Logan »

May 19, 2011
Artist Terra Rogers poses next to her stained glass painting, surrounded by many of her other works.

Walking into Express Graphics, a newcomer could expect to discover new favorite home goods store. On the right side of the store, shelves are full

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