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Neighborhoods, Overbrook, Religion, Sustainability, West Philadelphia »

April 12, 2013
Robert Miller explained the location of pastoral planning area 600.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia faces a challenge with their ongoing Pastoral Planning Initiative project.

The Initiative is set up to help decide whether parishes within … Read the full story >>

Education, Mayfair, neastphilly.com, Religion, Sports »

April 9, 2013 (2 Comments)
Pam Ewing(far left) and sons Mark, Jimmy, Ian and the family dog Hunter.

Motherhood is a full-time job, one in which the work is demanding, stressful, challenging and tiring. But, being a mother is also gratifying and fulfilling…. Read the full story >>

Francisville, Housing, Religion »

April 5, 2013
Senior Associate Pastor Elder Diane Deputy served chicken at the Church of the Living God.

The uniquely triangular section of Francisville connected by the 1600 blocks of Ridge Avenue and Poplar Street is home to five community outreach organizations. Although the … Read the full story >>

Religion, Social issues, Walnut Hill »

March 31, 2013
The Association of Islamic Charitable Projects is located at the corner of 45th and Walnut Street.

For the past 12 years, sentiments among many Americans towards Muslims has been anything but smooth. Muslims have become perhaps the most hated group of … Read the full story >>

Kensington, Religion, Social issues »

March 2, 2013
The logo outside of the Frankford and Norris Circle of Hope

If one were to walk through the glass doors of 2007 Frankford Ave. on a Sunday afternoon, the sounds of the busy city street would … Read the full story >>

Overbrook, Religion, West Philadelphia »

February 19, 2013 (4 Comments)
Maria Bellocchio showed the signatures on the petition.

Over the past year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has combined parishes in various Philadelphia communities. Earlier this month, the archdiocese announced Saint Donato’s Catholic Church, … Read the full story >>

North Central, Religion »

February 12, 2013
Church community members gather around the stage as they sing praise to God.

At the corner of 16th and Diamond streets, pedestrians overhear voices of praise lifting through the crisp February air as they walked by the Epiphany … Read the full story >>

Education, Overbrook, Religion, West Philadelphia »

January 30, 2013
Principal Sister Rita Murphy showcased students' work in the hallway of St. Rose of Lima.

Students from St. Rose of Lima School are celebrating what makes their education different from other schools in Overbrook. From Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, … Read the full story >>

Center City, Religion »

December 8, 2012
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The Tenth Presbyterian Church, located at 1701 Delancey St., has over 1,400 members and a large church service in its main building.

Tenth International … Read the full story >>

Kensington, North Philadelphia, Religion »

November 15, 2012 (One Comment)
A large crucifix rested against a wall beneath scaffolding in the dilapidated and unused sanctuary of the Greater Church of Philadelphia.

Joel Barnaby, 54, pastor of Greater Church of Philadelphia, is facing a financial crisis so great that it threatens to shut down the building and … Read the full story >>