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Port Richmond: A Taste of Poland

Preserving a culture can be a challenge in a nation that was built on a melting pot philosophy. Throughout the country’s history, families have immigrated to the United States, slowly losing their cultural identity throughout the generations. But the Polish community always finds a way to keep kielbasa, babki, folk dances and an appreciation for Frédéric Chopin close to its heart. The Polish community in Port Richmond is one of the greatest places to witness this cultural preservation firsthand.

Kensington

Kensington: Facing Addiction

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo Around Kensington, McPherson Park carries another name — “Needle Park” — due to the abundance of discarded devices used by drug

Economy

Kensington: Working and Hoping for Progress

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo Kensington is seeing a revival in development and an influx of young residents and entrepreneurs. But despite this upswing, the economy

Education

Parkside: Students Salute Their Futures

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next in everyone’s life. In 2006, the Microsoft High

Education

North Central: The Stigma of Truant Youth

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo Some kids are just lazy. They don’t care. They must have bad parents. The stigma attached to truants and dropouts is