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HomeAuthorsKevin Rowley

Articles by Kevin Rowley

Education

South Philadelphia West: At OFC Philly, Kids Are Encouraged To Screw Up

May 17, 2017Kevin Rowley

Finding an educational yet fun activity for children can be a difficult task. Many times, kids aren’t doing more than coloring outside the lines and playing with dolls or trucks. At OFC Philly in South Philadelphia, Nick and Erin

Environment

South Philadelphia: Local Tree Planters Breathe Life Into Community

May 15, 2017Kevin Rowley

Finding the time and energy to maintain one’s property can be a daunting task in a city like Philadelphia. In certain neighborhoods, having “curb appeal” can be as simple as not having a pileup of

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