Orissa Adams, the dean of students at the William D. Kelley School, is working to provide her students with as many resources as possible while on a limited budget. She was recently awarded a $500 grant toward [continue reading…]
Maryelis Santiago recently realized that many young girls might not be able to afford prom attire due to financial shortcomings. Hoping that girls may get the dresses they deserve, Santiago has formed a prom dress [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36704842] Doris Flamer may be retired, but she still has a hectic commute. Every weekday, Flamer drives eight children to five different West Philadelphia schools in her royal-blue van. The retiree, a resident of Wynnefield [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36844199] Three Philadelphia artists premiered their latest collections recently at Taller Puertorriqueno, the respected arts venue in Fairhill. This trio, connected either through cultural inspiration or choice of artistic expression, presented very different gallery collections. [continue reading…]
Conectadas a través de la inspiración cultural y del espacio que comparten, tres artistas de Filadelfia presentan sus más recientes exhibiciones gratuitas en Taller Puertorriqueño. Read the English version and see the video here. La [continue reading…]
The potential historical district designation for Overbrook Farms may affect a Catholic church that has been a part of the neighborhood for more than 100 years. While the Philadelphia Historical Commission has recently led discussions [continue reading…]
Comcast, the largest home Internet provider, is having a difficult time bridging the digital divide in Kensington. Introduced last fall, Comcast’s Internet Essentials program aims to provide low-income families with home Internet access for $9.95 [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36865921] It’s every parent’s nightmare – losing his or her child in a kidnapping. Iriana DeJesus would have turned 17 this year. She could have been halfway through her junior year in high school and [continue reading…]
Despite enduring a great deal of adversity in his life, Philadelphia musician Horace Harrington has overcome many challenges and remains committed to inspiring others. The 62-year-old Harrington, who resides in West Oak Lane, is not [continue reading…]
In November the Greater Brewerytown Community Development Corp. (GBCDC) reopened its technology center for the public, but employees at the community center said it still feels like an underused resource. “I think people are a [continue reading…]
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