With a sweep of anti-immigration legislation in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, Tamara Jimenez, a volunteer at the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, said it’s time for immigrants in the city to get informed and stand up [continue reading…]
Starfinder Foundation, a soccer youth center located at 4015 Main St., gives underprivileged children a place to grow and learn. Amy Rymer, who is heavily involved in the foundation as a coach, administrative assistant and [continue reading…]
With what she deemed her outside voice, Rachel Crossot stopped each passerby at Clark Park and delivered a five-second sales pitch for the Parent Infant Center’s plant sale. “All the flowers in my yard,” replied [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/ 40379879 height=400 width=600] The 10th annual East Falls Chili Cook-Off, held this weekend, brought together friends, families and local businesses for a night of competition and fun. The competition was held by the East Falls Community [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40373094] In Friday’s celebration of Jazz Appreciation Day, Philadelphia was “putting some swing into its spring,” which is the city’s theme for jazz appreciation month that takes place in April. The celebration took place outside [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40311934] Kensington residents are going back to their homes to find extensive damage from this week’s fire. It is too soon to determine the exact cause of the blaze, but some people will have to [continue reading…]
Marita McNichol was awarded with the American flag in honor of her father who died after serving in World War II. Francis P. McNichol, who served in the Navy during World War II, died 33 [continue reading…]
Six years ago, Christine Borelli-Connor became principal of John H. Webster Elementary, located at 3400 Frankford Ave. A Philadelphia native, Borelli-Connor entered a school community, where she said teachers were working hard but were not [continue reading…]
The City of Philadelphia is taking strides to address stormwater runoff that has been polluting and eroding creeks and rivers, including the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. The Energy Coordinating Agency and Philadelphia Water Department have [continue reading…]
Between the graffiti, chipping paint and ancient swing set, Weccacoe Playground doesn’t look like a popular place for children to play. It appears almost neglected. But the playground at the corner of Fourth and Catherine [continue reading…]
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