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Transportation, Wynnefield »

April 21, 2013
Walter Martin, block captain, standing in front of his home on the 5400 block of Wynnefield Avenue.

 

The residents of the 5400 block of Wynnefield Avenue aren’t too happy that SEPTA decided to re-route the 52 bus to travel northbound on … Read the full story >>

Crime, Uncategorized, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

April 21, 2013
Brian Holt standing

While crime in Wynnefield may be minimal today, long-time residents say this wasn’t always the case.

Paul Zimmerman Jr., has lived in Wynnefield for over

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Government, Housing, Social issues, Sustainability, Uncategorized, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

April 4, 2013 (One Comment)
PhiladelphiaCity Councilman Curtis Jones


Coined by many residents as an “attractive block” the 5400 block of Wyndale Avenue stretches over a two-block span with over 60 homes and almost … Read the full story >>

Education, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

March 31, 2013
Children playing chess

As students gathered in the classroom, one young boy assembled the chess board on the table ready to play the game.

The Paul Robeson Chess … Read the full story >>

Art, Wynnefield »

March 31, 2013
V. Renee Price teaching her beginner's ballet class.

Quiet often envelopes walk into the John C. Anderson Cultural Center, located at 5301 Overbrook Ave., until a descent downstairs to the dance studio.  There … Read the full story >>

Education, Social issues, Uncategorized, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

March 4, 2013
Debbie Toney

Offering its students opportunities to serve others is a key component of education at  St. Joseph’s University, located on City Line Avenue at 56th Street … Read the full story >>

Economy, Social issues, Uncategorized, Wynnefield »

November 11, 2012
Barbara Duffy talked with an Inglis consumer about potential job opportunities.

People with disabilities are a large but largely overlooked minority group in America.  The desires for employment among people with disabilities are no different from … Read the full story >>

Housing, Uncategorized, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

October 25, 2012
Jay Johnson and Frieda George huddled while discussing their block.

At first glance, the 5600 block of Gainor Road, may seem just like any other block in Philadelphia. Residents on this block work on their … Read the full story >>

Environment, Sustainability, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

September 23, 2012
Locals participated in Urban Tree Connections weekly farmer's market.

Many automatically assume that fresh produce like spinach, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes originates from farms outside Philadelphia in places like Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County or the … Read the full story >>

Health, West Philadelphia, Wynnefield »

September 17, 2012
Program director, Kathleen Coyne, spoke highly of the resources the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia provide.

Over 40,000 people in Philadelphia suffer with several different forms of cancer according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. One organization that offers extensive emotional … Read the full story >>