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April 30, 2013
Volunteers sorted over 500 gowns for the girls to look through.

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown’s office held its fourth annual prom dress giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple this past weekend.

Junior and senior high … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Social issues, West Philadelphia »

April 23, 2013
In their temporary office, Millicent Ayers explained what services have been provided for Carroll Park since taking over the area.

Since 1977, The Parkside Association of Philadelphia has been serving the West Parkside community and has recently relocated to the former office in the Carroll … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Education, Social issues »

April 19, 2013
Children of the Resurrection Baptist Church program gathered for snack time in the social hall.

In the Carroll Park section of Philadelphia sits Resurrection Baptist Church, which for the past two years has been providing extra education for children of … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Crime, Environment, Housing, Social issues »

April 3, 2013
Block captain. Charles Young stood outside his home and pointed at the raccoon cage installed on the front of his roof.

At the heart of Carroll Park, lies a block unscathed by frequent crime and littering. For many years the upkeep of the 1400 block of

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Carroll Park, Haddington, Social issues »

March 5, 2013 (2 Comments)
Residents signed in upon entering the HMC^2 meeting held at Sweet Union Baptist Church at 1536 N. 59 St.

Residents of Haddington, Morris Park, Cathedral Park and Carroll Park met last week as part of a community outreach program initiative to discuss the state … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Haddington, Social issues, West Philadelphia »

February 26, 2013
Residents and community liaison's gathered and discussed an action plan to present to elected officials.

In a rousing community policy meeting, residents and liaisons for local organizations assembled to discuss and develop action plans for multiple neighborhood issues.

“We want … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, West Philadelphia »

July 6, 2012 (One Comment)
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Calvin Presbyterian Church, located at 60th and Master streets, has been a part of Carroll Park since 1904. However, after over 100 years of service, … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Government, West Philadelphia »

July 6, 2012 (3 Comments)
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The Carroll Park Community Council, a Philadelphia Neighborhood Advisory Committee, located at 5218 Master St., has shut its doors because of funding cuts, leaving local … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Education, Featured Stories, West Philadelphia »

June 23, 2012 (One Comment)
Students like Sherod Ganbrell feel comfortable coming to talk with Katie Schone and other Shoemaker faculty.

The senior class of Mastery Charter Schools Shoemaker campus, located at 5301 Media Street in Carroll Park, graduated Friday and began to prepare for their … Read the full story >>

Carroll Park, Cops, Crime, West Philadelphia »

June 18, 2012
District 19 PSA Lieutenants include Lt. Adams, Lt. Heinzeroth, and Lt. Kelly

At a recent Police Service Area meeting community members discussed issues ranging from block parties to an increase in burglaries. Lt Robert Heinzeroth even took down … Read the full story >>