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Year: 2014

Immigration

Immigration: Five Organizations Helping Immigrants

October 1, 2014

Community organizations have evolved into some of the most powerful advocates for immigrants. Some groups focus solely on activism, while others perform multiple services to ease the fear of refugees who are in dire need of assistance. Here are

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Five Places To Find Art and Community in Perfect Harmony

September 30, 2014

Mantua has a thriving art scene that is constantly growing, expanding and finding new ways to connect with the community. Listed below are five places where artists and residents have come together to create positive influences throughout

Education

Education: Five Types of Schools in Philadelphia

September 30, 2014

Figuring out the various types of schools in Philadelphia can be complicated for newcomers and longtime residents alike. Whether public or private, each type of school has the goal of student success in mind, although the

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Five Places to Escape Philadelphia Without Leaving the City

September 29, 2014

The concrete jungle of Philadelphia can sometimes drive citygoers mad. Regardless of your love or hate for city life, sometimes you just need an escape. Whether it be to a park to collect your thoughts

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Education

Education: Building a Future For Students Despite Budget Crisis

September 29, 2014

One of the Philadelphia Education Fund’s main goals is for all young people to have access to opportunity, not just the lucky ones. According to President and CEO Darren Spielman, the vision of the organization, which has been

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: Five People Making Positive Change

September 29, 2014

In a neighborhood where the mainstream media seems to primarily report stories of violence and drugs, these individuals have made it a goal to show the city that there is more to Strawberry Mansion than the negativity

Immigration

Immigration: Lawyer Works to Help Families Like His

September 26, 2014

While the United States had been described as a melting pot of cultural diversity, immigration reform has been a controversial topic due to concerns such as the weak economy and national security. For six years, Steven Larin

Cedar Park

Cedar Park & Spruce Hill: Five Places for Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Food

September 26, 2014

It isn’t always easy to find places to eat that offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options, but the cafés around Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia offer plenty of choices. Although some may not expect this neighborhood to

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Five Places for Repurposing and Do-It-Yourself Projects

September 26, 2014

In an effort to revive the Olde Kensington area, artists have strived to make art more accessible to the general public. Artists use places like the Crane Arts studios (above) to hold workshops that teach

Fishtown

Kensington: Trinity Presbyterian Member Helps Recovering Addicts in Community

September 25, 2014

Kenneth Blood, 66, is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. In the 35 years he has lived in Kensington, Blood has devoted his time providing rehabilitated addicts with transitional living at Trinity Presbyterian Church. What is

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