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Month: July 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: What to do during Musikfest 2021

July 30, 2021 Christopher Bernal 0

Musikfest is back in Bethlehem and these are some of the best things you can expect when you visit this August. [Read More]

City Hall

Environment: Officials Promise Ambitious Plan for City’s Trees at Public Meeting

July 23, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

The Philly Tree Plan seeks to address both environmental quality and inequality by finding where trees can have the most positive impact and then plant them there. [Read More]

Featured Stories

Social Issues: The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund Posts Bail for Philadelphians in Need

July 21, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund hopes that by posting bail and helping defendants as they await trial, they can show that he cash bail system is an unnecessary part of the justice system. [Read More]

Featured Stories

Social Issues: New Leash On Life Gives Second Chance to Both Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Individuals

July 19, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

New Leash on Life USA is a recidivism reduction program in Philadelphia that pairs at-risk dogs with individuals in the criminal justice system to provide both with an opportunity at a new life. [Read More]

Health

Health: Memory Cafes Provide Social Outlet and Engagement for Those With Dementia, Alzheimer’s

July 16, 2021 Rosie Leonard 0

When diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, individuals can experience isolation and bouts of depression. With the establishment of memory cafes across the country, mental health and one’s sense of belonging may increase. [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: Restaurants, Bar Owners, and Musicians are Figuring Out When and How to Bring Live Music Back

July 14, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Sprinkles is not a music venue, but owner Emily Reich was happy to hire jazz musicians to perform on weekends at her ice cream shop to help drum up business. [Read More]

Business

Business: The Welcoming Center Launches Engaging Immigrant Talent Toolkit

July 12, 2021 Anna May 0

As businesses look to fill open jobs coming out of the pandemic, a new toolkit offers practical advice for hiring and keeping immigrant workers. [Read More]

COVID-19

Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption

July 9, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [Read More]

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: How One Company Trains Service Dogs to Help Veterans Cope With PTSD

July 7, 2021 Thomas Nemec 1

Certified dog trainer Jennifer Green is not only an Army wife, but also the mother of a soldier. Seeing a need for service animals to help veterans, she founded Alpha Bravo Canine (ABC) in 2015.  [Read More]

Neighborhoods

Ocean City: Living in Different Areas of the Island

July 5, 2021 Lindsey Phyllis Moppert 0

In a considerably small beach town, there are five different types of residential areas for homeowners and visitors to consider. [Read More]

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