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Month: September 2014

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Shana Kennedy Leads Students to Unknown Heights at Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

September 25, 2014  0

From an early age Shana Kennedy knew she would join the circus. The Natick, Massachusetts native acquired a love for performance while visiting traveling shows that stopped in her town each year. By age 15, Kennedy had acquired her [Read More]

Health

Waterfront: Five Outdoor Activities to Experience

September 25, 2014  0

When William Penn first laid out his plan for Philadelphia, the famous founder realized the importance of parks to not only flee to in case of emergency, but also to escape from the rigors of [Read More]

Fairhill

Fairhill: Challenging Youth to DREAM

September 25, 2014  0

Brian Fuller, originally from Atlanta, joined with DREAM Philadelphia just last year. As the Programs Director, he has had the opportunity to immerse himself within the Northeast Philadelphia community. As a mentorship and youth organization, [Read More]

Patty McClosky discusses her plans to change her community with her group "Port Richmond on Patrol."
Crime

Port Richmond: For Patty McCloskey, Building a Community is No Walk in the Park

September 24, 2014  0

A group of teenagers are creating serious problems for the residents of Port Richmond, said Patty McCloskey. She said consuming alcohol, doing drugs and trashing the park are a few of the localized problems that can [Read More]

Neighborhoods

Hawthorne: Recreation Leader Emphasizes Ethnic Dance At Cultural Center

September 24, 2014  0

The calendar reads September, and for several recreation workers in South Philly, vacation has finally arrived. The summer camps have been completed and the next wave of children is still a few weeks away. As [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Are a Force For Change

September 24, 2014  0

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (at right), located at 1020 South St, has stood as a visual staple in the community for years. Education and Outreach Manager Olivia Edlund (above) has been working off and on at the [Read More]

Health

South Philadelphia: CHASE Away Diabetes Foundation is Raising Awareness in The Community

September 23, 2014  0

Courtney Young’s life was turned upside-down when her son, Chase, was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of three. She and her family started raising money almost two years ago to fight diabetes [Read More]

Neighborhoods

University City: Building Champions of Character

September 23, 2014  0

The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative – established in 2009 – is a collaborative of member organizations, which provide support for non-traditional youth sports-based programs in the city. The organizations offer physical development and life skills though [Read More]

Center City

Center City: The Veterans Advisory Commission, a One-stop Shop for Vets

September 23, 2014  3

On the door to Room 127 on the ground floor of City Hall, the “5 p.m.” closing time sign is peeling off. Scott Brown, director of the Veterans Advisory Commission, leads the agency established by [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Queen Village: The Philly Art Center Offers a Safe Environment to Take Risks and Learn

September 23, 2014  0

If anybody walked through South Philadelphia, it’s easy to see why Philadelphia seems to be well known as an art scene as of late thanks to mosaic glass walls and building-length murals. Across the street [Read More]

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