The day before the official grand opening, Eric “Bull” Gervasi carefully placed each carton of eggs onto the shelves of the dairy cooler. Much of the heavy lifting had already been undertaken and this seemed to [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38471592] Chick-Fil-A kitchen manager Christina Tovar takes great pride in her work. A mother of three, she represents the many low-income families who are finding jobs in Kensington due to the many developments and businesses [continue reading…]
Despite the need for tobacco cessation programs in Philadelphia, funding for Concilio’s program to support Latino individuals who want to quit smoking ended last week. Concilio, the oldest Latino organization in the city at 705-09 N. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched four new websites to focus on specific communities. Following are the new online editions, which will have news and information from these neighborhoods: The Brewerytown Times at www.brewerytowntimes.com The Hunting Park [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38474644] The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is expected to adopt Philadelphia2035 West Park and Lower South District plans Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting. One of the key components of the West Park District plan [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38465910] The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging funds many senior citizen centers throughout Philadelphia, but only one in Germantown. Located at 5818 Germantown Ave., Center in the Park is a senior center that provides supportive services [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38383836] Young aspiring actors gather together at the Francis Cope House, located at One Awbury Road, bringing the words of Shakespeare to life. Suddenly, a room that only housed a fireplace and an oriental rug, [continue reading…]
At the corner of 34th and Brandywine streets is an abandoned church, a sight not uncommon in Philadelphia. However, this church isn’t being left to rot until someone scoops up the property for development. New [continue reading…]
Classical music played from a small boom box on Anna Pratt Elementary’s auditorium stage as young girls stared at their instructor’s feet. The instructor stood in a turnout, a fundamental ballet step, where the dancer’s [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/38465918] Once a week, a group of William D. Kelley students gather in a small instruction room at the close of their school day. Though they are familiar with one another because of the classroom [continue reading…]
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