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HomeAuthorsPaul Klein

Articles by Paul Klein

Business

Mantua: 5 Construction Sites to Keep An Eye On

February 25, 2015 Paul Klein

The West Philadelphia neighborhood of Mantua has been getting nationwide attention for being a part of President Barack Obama’s Promise Zone project. This plan was set up in order to build safe public spaces and to

Education

Far Northeast: Priest Al Masluk Says He Made a Plan, but God Had Other Ideas

February 25, 2015 Paul Klein

From front to back, the Rev. Al Masluk’s office is filled with photographs and memorabilia from his experiences and travels. A picture from his time in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), during his time

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: What High School Hoops Teams Will Lead to College Action?

February 24, 2015 Paul Klein

When it comes time for Philadelphia parents to send their children to high school, they might consider the education and environment. However, if a parent believes their child has the potential to play for a

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Promising Impacts To The Community

February 24, 2015 Paul Klein

Given the diverse culture and even more diverse community, South Philadelphia doesn’t fall short to supply all of Philadelphia with people and places that are changing the city for the better. Barbara Chaguaceda Barbara Chaguaceda,

Cedar Park

Spruce Hill: Frank Chance Says Friends of Clark Park are Looking for Funding for Park Projects

February 23, 2015 Paul Klein

Frank Chance (above) is secretary of Friends of Clark Park, a nonprofit corporation and volunteer organization that helps improve and maintain Clark Park in the Spruce Hill section of West Philadelphia. Chance previously served as the

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Local Resident Turns Community Leader In The Neighborhood He Loves

February 23, 2015 Paul Klein

If there’s anyone who knows their community like the back of their hand, it’s Anton Moore. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Moore founded his own non-profit, Unity in the Community, as a way to give

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Five Parents Who Refuse to Sit on the Sidelines

February 20, 2015 Paul Klein

Absent parents. Incarcerated fathers. Children of violence. For parents and children in underserved parts of the city, the narrative far too often reads the same. Headlines tell of kids losing their lives too soon, a

Featured Stories

Port Richmond: An Oasis In An Urban Setting

February 20, 2015 Paul Klein

John Rajca is the president of Friends of Campbell Square, an organization of volunteers and 10 permanent members who work to bring the community together through events in Campbell Square, a Port Richmond park located at

Featured Stories

Frankford: Five Historical Sites You Don’t Know About

February 19, 2015 Paul Klein

The history of Frankford is a solid foundation for an understanding of how the United States of America gained its unique heritage. Frankford serves as a gateway to the rest of Northeast Philadelphia and has

Old City

Old City: Five Reasons Philadelphians Should Still Visit The National Constitution Center

February 19, 2015 Paul Klein

One of Philadelphia’s most prized and popular tourist attractions is the National Constitution Center. Set at the end of a long stretch of grass and facing the building that is the exact birthplace of The

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