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Month: March 2012

Education

West Oak Lane: Dow Chemical Brings Science to Local Schools

March 30, 2012  0

https://vimeo.com/39739043] As Philadelphia schools face a budget deficit of $26 million this year, The Dow Chemical Co. is giving some schools the opportunity to expand their math and science programs this spring. Scientists and research […]

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Health

Hunting Park: Behavioral Health Care Center Offers Treatment Without Stigma

March 28, 2012  0

The inside of the Multicultural Wellness Center feels more like a well-worn home than the sterile atmosphere associated with most medical centers. Tall, brightly colored resting chairs are lined up in front of a large […]

Amateur Sports

Al Dia: Football Brings Kensington Together

March 28, 2012  0

American football is a sport that has been bringing people together for decades. In Kensington, football is more than just a game to the boys and men who play at Scanlon Park every week. In […]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: The Athletic Recreation Center Helps Local Kids

March 28, 2012  2

At 1401 N. 26th St. in Brewerytown, the Athletic Recreation Center still stands tall. After being built in the 1920s, the recreation center was one of the original centers in Philadelphia. Filled with kids running […]

Lawncrest

Lawncrest: Pro Wrestler Turns to Stand-Up Comedy After Brain Surgery

March 28, 2012  0

James Goins, otherwise known as “Cory Kastle” to wrestling fans across the United States, was getting ready for one of his biggest shows ever when his life took a sudden turn for the worse. On […]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Chili Cook-off Quickly Becomes Neighborhood Favorite

March 28, 2012  2

Fishtown residents numbed their tongues this past weekend with spicy chili to benefit neighborhood organizations. The Second Annual Fishtown Neighbors Association Chili Cookoff at 2424 Studios on 2424 E. York St. brought local food and […]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Gisone’s Images Captures All

March 28, 2012  0

Residents of Fairhill looking for a photographer or travel agent need look no further than Gisone’s Images. Located at 2728 N. Fifth St, Gisone’s Images has been serving the community since 1992. Lazara Gisone, who […]

Amateur Sports

Packer Park: Debut of XFINITY Live! Hopes to Generate More Growth

March 28, 2012  0

The Sports Complex Special Services District will open its latest attraction—to add to Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center—XFINITY Live! on Friday. The Lower South District’s sports complex annually generates […]

East Falls

East Falls: Neighborhood Faces Growing Trash Problem

March 27, 2012  0

https://vimeo.com/39250240] While East Falls is home to prominent politicians and their middle-class neighborhoods, trash littering the streets and parks has become a growing concern. Community members said they not only want the area to be […]

East Falls

East Falls: Local Clothing Shop Provides Apparel and More

March 27, 2012  0

Red House, a clothing store, located on the 3733 Midvale Ave., not only has exclusive clothing for special occasions, but also reaches out to local high school and college students. The non-profit organization, Breakfree Design […]

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