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Northeast: Wal-Mart Donates $50K to Fund Klein JCC Hunger Programs

May 2, 2014 tub10245

The cafeteria of the Klein Jewish Community Center was packed on April 23 as Wal-Mart representatives handed a $50,000 check to Klein JCC to help fund its various meal programs. The check presentation was paired up with

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Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: Klein JCC Food Programs Take Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency

May 2, 2014 tub10245

https://vimeo.com/92800313] As the Klein Jewish Community Center works to feed needy and hungry seniors, it has bolstered its efforts to become more self-sufficient. Efforts by people like Hunger Relief Volunteer Coordinator John Eskate, who has overseen gardening and

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Despite Humble Roots, Arts Crawl Still Going Strong

May 1, 2014 tub10245

The Fairmount neighborhood was recently bombarded with local artists showcasing their most recent accomplishments. The Fairmount Arts Crawl, which allowed visitors to view and purchase artwork at participating restaurants, celebrated its 10th anniversary on April

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Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Neighborhood Potters Open Their Doors to the Community

May 1, 2014 tub10245

Boasting an array of pots, cups, jewelry and many other household items, Neighborhood Potters offers a variety of colors for a dreamer’s chance at the ultimate decoration. Married couple Neil Patterson and Sandi Pierantozzi, who share

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Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: Holocaust Awareness Museum Brings Together Students, Survivors

April 25, 2014 tub10245

https://vimeo.com/92579370] The Holocaust Awareness Museum, which opened in 1961, is located inside the Klein Jewish Community Center at 10100 Jamison Ave. It has held many events, including one on April 11, which brought 139 students from five

Arts and Entertainment

Pennsport: Making Art In South Philadelphia

April 24, 2014 tub10245

There’s a lot going on inside Hector Mendoza’s head. But you might not realize exactly what’s happening in there if you’ve only ever seen him behind the counter of Second Street Brew House. Mendoza is

Dickinson Square West

Dickinson Square West: Neighbors’ Efforts To Improve Community Pay Off

April 23, 2014 tub10245

It’s a crisp spring day on South Fifth Street in Dickinson Square West. On every block, neighbors are sweeping, picking up trash, or toting home brand new blue recycling bins. But Philadelphia’s Spring Cleanup Day

Gayborhood

Gayborhood: Five Changes that Make the Gayborhood What it is Today

April 22, 2014 tub10245

The Philadelphia ‘Gayborhood’ is a place that has a long history. Longtime residents have seen the many changes that have taken place in the area. Here are a few of the changes that have made

Environment

Pennsport: Restoring The History Of Pier 53, One Tree At A Time

April 21, 2014 tub10245

Spring is here and with it a renewed sense of optimism among businesses in Philadelphia. Projects that had been stifled by the unrelenting winter will have a chance to catch up, including that of Pier

Economy

The Waterfront: Seven People Making A Difference

April 21, 2014 tub10245

The waterfront along both the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers has seen an ecological and recreational resurgence over the last decade. What was once known as an urban or concrete jungle is slowly being transformed into

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