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Month: August 2017

Business

How To: Start A Registered Community Organization (RCO)

August 5, 2017 Bob Stewart 2

A few years ago, City Council established new qualifications for community organizations that wish to be part of development decisions in their area. Registered Community Organizations (RCO) are formal groups of community members that weigh [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox

August 4, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage [continue reading…]

Crime

Mayfair this week: Native Makes Good, Old Photos And A Court Ruling

August 4, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Local woman hopes to reunite photo album with family: When a box of photos were found [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – The Story Of A Mural, Looking Back At The Time A Tornado Hit The Neighborhood And New Rental Development

August 4, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: The POWer of a Mural – Port Richmond native David Seale has an interesting story [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: This Week In The News – Fatal Shootings And Jewelry Launch Event

August 4, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about West Oak Lane.  Woman arrested in fatal shooting of man in West Oak Lane – A woman was taken into custody [continue reading…]

How To

How To: Get Graffiti Removed From Property

August 1, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

      If a home, business, vehicle or other property has been subject to graffiti, the City of Philadelphia can assist. The city provides a free service for all residents for the removal of [continue reading…]

5th Street

Olney: Programming Promotes Neighborhood Diversity

August 1, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

This summer, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is working to develop and encourage numerous cultural heritages of residents in Olney through free local programming.  “Our diversity is our greatest asset,” said Stephanie Michel, assistant director [continue reading…]

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