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April 11, 2013
Tish Manno, standards for excellence officer at Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations, begun her presentation on the standards of excellence for nonprofit organizations Saturday at the Neighborhood Leadership Conference

Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the … Read the full story >>

Education, Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, Uncategorized »

November 11, 2012
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When Renee Dougherty attended Prep Charter High School, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Dougherty went from being on the honor roll and a student … Read the full story >>

Art, Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, Zoning »

June 9, 2011
The President of Newbold Civic Association, Naomi Geschwind, explained how the organization works to keep Newbold a pleasant place.

In the heart of South Philadelphia lies a small yet dedicated neighborhood organization. The Newbold Civic Association, formed in 2006, was created to serve as … Read the full story >>

Bella Vista, Point Breeze »

April 10, 2011 (One Comment)
Joe Raffa's great-grandfather started Pop's Water Ice.

Water ice and soft pretzels are not only a match made in heaven but also one of the first signs of spring to many Philadelphians.  … Read the full story >>

Point Breeze, South Philadelphia »

November 11, 2010
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Thirty pairs of hopeful eyes gazed up at Mitch Little with anticipation as he cracked open the first pages of a children’s book.

Surrounded by … Read the full story >>

Housing, Point Breeze, South Philadelphia »

April 28, 2010 (8 Comments)
Jean-Robert Latortue and his wife, Krista Yoder-Latortue sit outside their Point Breeze home.

Older Residents Fear the Worst as Newcomers Move into Point Breeze

“There was a time when a white person wouldn’t come into this neighborhood,” said … Read the full story >>