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Hunting Park: Art Exhibit Provides Safe Space for Youth

April 18, 2016 Carine Lavache 0

Laughter and chatter filled the air as 30 people gathered in a tiny space in Hunting Park for an art exhibit entitled “I Am,” a self-reflective show on identity. The space, called Orange Korner Arts, [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Allegheny West: Mentorship Program Aims To Empower Youth

March 14, 2016 Carine Lavache 0

Young adults gathered at Berean Baptist Church last month to take part in a mentorship program. What started out with singing “This Little Light of Mine” and general announcements turned into a night of group activities [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Allegheny West: A Pastor’s Devotion to Youth Empowerment

March 14, 2016 Carine Lavache 0

Rev. Maria Lewis has devoted her life to the church and her community through youth empowerment, most recently  as the pastor of youth and young adults at the Berean Baptist Church in Allegheny West. Her leadership [continue reading…]

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Strawberry Mansion: A Veteran Community Leader Hopes for Community Enrichment

February 5, 2016 Carine Lavache 1

Denise Clark, a Strawberry Mansion resident for more than 50 years, serves as the vice president of the Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation. Clark helps guide the CDC to new heights while keeping the past [continue reading…]

Allegheny

Strawberry Mansion/Allegheny West: Loaded with History Worth Visiting

February 1, 2016 Carine Lavache 0

Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West have been marred by news reports of violence and drug problems for many years. What people may think are dangerous areas in North Philadelphia are unique subdivisions with their own [continue reading…]

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