https://vimeo.com/22890200] Gregory Trainor has not had an alcoholic beverage in three months. Though he still frequents bars, he’s content with just ordering a glass of water. “I took a pledge,” said Trainor, 23. “I will [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22940188] Millionaire’s Row. It’s not exactly something you’d associate with a cemetery. But then again, neither are Atlantic City and Tacony. At least, you wouldn’t by just looking at one of the biggest mausoleums [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22909418] A cleaning and greening initiative has swept Philadelphia including the small, historic neighborhood of Francisville. Vacant lots in Francisville are disappearing at a surprisingly fast rate thanks in part to Penelope Giles, founder of [continue reading…]
Thirty years ago, A.V. Abraham quit his job as a health care specialist to pursue another career as a landlord, realtor and owner of American Home Realty Center. The housing market was where the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22915631] Connecting with the community is a common trait shared by all local politicians, but not all have the experience needed to successfully represent their constituency. With more than 20 years of Philadelphia government [continue reading…]
Before joining the Project H.O.M.E. community Hyacinth King, 56, recalled living out of a cardboard box on the streets of Philadelphia and hustling for money and pills. “I wasn’t always that way,” King said. Growing [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22915194] For the first time since 1996 there will be a new 8th District City Councilperson, which has given prospective candidates more motivation to win Philadelphia’s May 17 primary election. After a losing effort in [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22932177] April 6, 2010. That day changed Tyisha Shields’ life forever. It was a day of new beginnings and the day she decided to take control of her life. It was the day she came [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22931645] Germantown’s annual festival celebrating history and culture has historical roots that go deep. “Fest for the Quest” was an annual collaboration among Historic Germantown and students from Germantown High School and Germantown Friends School. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22871898] Local politics are often met with apathy and skepticism. Voters tend to think of candidates acting on behalf of a personal agenda rather than for the benefit of the community. The candidates of the [continue reading…]
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