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Cobbs Creek

Haddington and Cobbs Creek: Teaching the Philly Bop Dance at Community Libraries

June 28, 2017 James McCormick 0

On Saturday afternoons throughout the summer, the Cobbs Creek and Haddington branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia host Philly Bop dance classes. The bop is a style of dance that was popular in the [Read More]

Powelton Village

Belmont: Bringing Authentic Jamaican Food to the Heart of West Philly

June 15, 2017 James McCormick and Megan Dorantes 0

From a rural area in Manchester Parish, Jamaica to the bustling hustle of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, the Williams family is well known for making authentic and savory Jamaican cuisine. “We were the family [Read More]

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Powelton Village: Cooking and Learning at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center

June 6, 2017 James McCormick 0

On the first night of June, residents from Powelton Village and Mantua attended a cooking class at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, at Dornsife’s Community Wellness Hub. The cooking instruction was led by Alyssa [Read More]

Mantua

Mantua: Neighborhood Bike Works Provides Mobility and Independence

June 1, 2017 James McCormick and Megan Dorantes 1

Neighborhood Bike Works’ Summer Camp has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in 1996, now providing both kids and adults practical mechanical skills, development opportunities and the empowerment and ownership of a bicycle. The nonprofit bike education program, [Read More]

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Powelton Village: Five Churches Supporting the Community

May 31, 2017 James McCormick and Megan Dorantes 0

The Powelton Village section of West Philadelphia is known for housing a unique blend of students, artists and activists but it is also home to a rich tapestry of religious organizations. One three-block stretch of [Read More]

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