Located at 6916-23 Elmwood Ave., the Southwest Senior Center acts as a hang out for individuals 60 years old and up. With a general membership for only $15 per year seniors are entitled to all the [continue reading…]
On Saturday, May 21, families, nutritionists and local residents gathered in Woodland Presbyterian Church, located at 401 S. 42nd St., for the third annual Eats and Beats fundraiser, a benefit dinner celebrating the efforts of [continue reading…]
When Joe Longo speaks, it is like someone else is talking. “I always liked people that could change their voice,” Longo said, as he recalled what first drew him to voice impersonations. And the impersonation [continue reading…]
Universal Companies, located at 1415 Catherine St. in South Philadelphia, is preparing for its summer events, said Shakoor Dawud, an employee of the Philadelphia-based nonprofit. In addition to a charter school and other services, the [continue reading…]
When Hakim Mumin opened up Forever Colors at 3906 Lancaster Ave., he wanted to make it more than a flower shop. After opening the vacant building he owned in the summer of 2005, he went [continue reading…]
The landscape of the Marie Dendy Recreation Center at 10th and Oxford Streets in lower North Philadelphia is peppered with campaign signs. Representatives for candidates are on hand to pass out fliers, but a quick [continue reading…]
The recreation center in Francisville looks like a fairly standard playground at first glance. There’s a swing set, a basketball court and a play set shaped like a train. However, the center is more than [continue reading…]
On morning Ms. Karen Sisco woke up ready to fulfill a lifelong childhood dream. That dream was to open a pet supply shop. “That morning the Lord laid on my heart to start my own [continue reading…]
Debbie Evans was born and raised in Oak Lane and has been working at the Oak Lane Diner for more than a decade. What has kept her coming back every day is the great connection she [continue reading…]
Walking into Express Graphics, a newcomer could expect to discover new favorite home goods store. On the right side of the store, shelves are full of half-priced coffee makers and appliances while the left side [continue reading…]
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