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Home2017April

Month: April 2017

Arts and Entertainment

Poplar: Congregants Drawn To Church With Deep Roots In Neighborhood

April 11, 2017 Emily Rolen

Leslie Callahan can’t pinpoint a specific reason why people end up at her church, located on the southwest corner of Wallace and 10th streets. But she does know that once people walk through the front

Business

Manayunk: Seven Niche Shops Bringing The Community Together

April 11, 2017 Mariam Dembele

Customers and shop owners along Main Street say the area embodies the “Cheers” mentality – it’s a place where “everybody knows your name.” The street is packed with small specialty businesses run by people who

Business

South Philadelphia: Nonprofit Executive Strives To End Hunger In Philadelphia

April 10, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Since 1984, Philabundance has been operating out of South Philadelphia with one goal in mind: ending hunger in the region. Today, the nonprofit organization serves approximately 90,000 people per week. Glenn Bergman, a former health

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Philadelphia Artist Gains Recognition for Skeleton Crochet Work

April 10, 2017 Brian Tom

Those close to Philadelphia artist Caitlin McCormack describe her as humble, kind-hearted and talented. Though she views her self as “not good enough” and a “burden,” her peers strongly disagree. “She’s just such an incredible artist,” said

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Five People Most Local Citizens Haven’t Heard Of

April 10, 2017 Gregory Frank

Philadelphia has a rich sports tradition that many throughout the city share a deep passion for. A closer look reveals individuals in local communities who make sports accessible and enjoyable for others. Here are five people you

Germantown

Germantown: Leader Advocates Programs For Older Adults, “No More Bingo!”

April 7, 2017 Brian Roche

Lynn Fields Harris is a Philadelphia native and executive director of Center in the Park, a senior center in Germantown. As an executive director for 14 years, Harris uses her background in community service, politics

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Laurel Raczka Brings Community, Artists And Scholars Together

April 7, 2017 Brian Tom

Laurel Raczka is the executive director of the Painted Bride Art Center in Old City. The Painted Bride Art Center, founded in 1969, is an art venue that caters to artists of varying disciplines that works with

Education

Education: English Teacher Aims To Improve Opportunities Inside And Outside The Classroom

April 7, 2017 Diamond Jones

Kayla Conklin currently serves as the department head of the English department at Esperanza Academy Charter High School in West Hunting Park. That title is just one of many she holds at the school, mainly

Center City

Activism: Rachel Winsberg Leads JVP Philly’s Outreach

April 6, 2017 Shannon Hurley

Rachel Winsberg is helping lead the way for the Jewish community in Philadelphia. Jewish Voice For Peace (JVP) is a national, grassroots organization focusing on Jewish traditions and working for a just and lasting peace. The

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Getting To Know Roman Catholic Boys’ Basketball Coach Matt Griffin

April 6, 2017 Gregory Frank

The Roman Catholic boys’ basketball program is one of the most prestigious in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Last season, the Cahillites won the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 4A boys’ basketball championship. However, following the season,

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