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Year: 2012

Environment

Packer Park: Local Resident Compares Lower South District to Home in Japan

April 11, 2012 0

South Philadelphia resident Joanna Osawa said she didn’t know Xfinity Live! had opened in the sports complex adjacent to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, but she said the community should focus on how to improve its [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Community Center Promotes Performing Arts

April 11, 2012 0

For artists longing to have their creativity funneled into something productive and meaningful, The Community Education Center, located at 3500 Lancaster Ave., provides the space, knowledge and resources needed to accomplish their goals of performing. [continue reading…]

Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill: An International Credit Program Visits West Philadelphia

April 11, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/39950006] Entrepreneur Works is a non-profit organization focused on helping individuals in underserved neighborhoods gain financial stability and to become self-sufficient. Recently, representatives from Entrepreneur Works came to the Free Library of Philadelphia on 52nd [continue reading…]

Education

Mount Airy: Resident Inspired to Found Caregiver Support Group

April 11, 2012 2

It started about more than 20 years ago at a “Goodbye 1990 Party.” Eager to roll in the New Year, Jean Cunningham invited a group of friends over and among them was Roy Kirkley, an [continue reading…]

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: New Wal-Mart Hires Locally, Donates to Community

April 11, 2012 0

A new 92,000-square-foot Wal-Mart will officially open its doors today at the Aramingo Crossings Shopping Center at 2200 Wheatsheaf Lane, bringing an estimated 300 jobs to the area. To welcome the new employees a preview ceremony [continue reading…]

Abandoned Property

Kensington: The Neighborhood Tries to Cope With the Fire’s Aftermath

April 10, 2012 0

The blocks that surround the abandoned warehouse, located at 1871 E. York St., which caught fire early Monday morning, continue to be off-limits as construction workers and firefighters spent countless hours trying to clear the [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Lacrosse Finds Big City Stage

April 10, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/40249518] Face plates, knee pads, mouth guards, goalies and sticks with nets are all factors in a sport not traditionally played within large cities below the collegiate level. Lacrosse, traditionally a sport popular in suburban [continue reading…]

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Featured Stories

Hunting Park: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to Throw Prom for Patients

April 10, 2012 1

Dealing with cancer can be difficult enough for adults, but the stress of treatment can be even more burdensome for children. Missing out on school, friends and many activities that most kids take for granted [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Tuxedo Shop Dresses Up The Neighborhood

April 10, 2012 0

Although many of Fairhill’s streets are lined with stores that offer quality clothing, Tiara and Tuxedo seems to stand apart from the rest. With prom season fast approaching, young residents have turned to the shop [continue reading…]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Fish Shop’s Owner Enjoys Educating the Community

April 10, 2012 0

Most adults dream of working at a job they love. However, not everybody is afforded that luxury. Hector Berrios pursues his passion every day. Berrios has owned The Fish Tank Guy shop, located on 3049 [continue reading…]

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