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HomeAuthorsSami Rahman

Articles by Sami Rahman

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Plan Works To Make Transportation Safer

December 26, 2017 Sami Rahman 4

In Philadelphia, like most major cities, traffic accidents are a regular occurrence. Whether as pedestrians or those using bikes or cars, one is almost always at some risk when moving through the city. “About 100 [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Diane Scott Treats Everyone At Athletic Recreation Center As Family

October 27, 2017 Sami Rahman 0

The Athletic Recreation Center is more than just a place for kids to go after school and prides itself on treating each and every child who comes through the doors like family. Diane Scott (pictured above) [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Greg Parker Gives Back To The Neighborhood That Raised Him

September 20, 2017 Sami Rahman 1

Greg Parker was born and raised in Brewerytown. As a young adult, he bought a property in his neighborhood for about $5,000 and sold it for $75,000. Parker feels he was a pioneer for the [continue reading…]

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