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Government

Social Issues: Office Of Homeless Services Strives To Transition People Off The Street

September 8, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Native Philadelphian Liz Hersh is the director of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services. Prior to working for the city, Hersh ran the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for 14 years. Her experience has given her [Read More]

Education

Hunting Park: Casa Del Carmen Administrator Keeps Local Residents Connected And Informed

September 7, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

For the past two years, Christopher Gale has been serving as the administrator of Casa del Carmen, a branch of Catholic Social Services (CSS) which was founded to serve the Latino community in North Philadelphia. [Read More]

Housing

Social Issues: “We’re Still There To Lift You Back Up And Figure Out What The Next Plan Is.”

September 6, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Renee Hudson-Small has been the assistant director of Housing and Homeless Services, a division of Catholic Social Services (CSS), for just two years but she has worked in CSS for more than 25. Prior to [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: The Pharmacy Serves Up Fresh Coffee And Indie Music

September 1, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

While walking through Point Breeze, it isn’t difficult to spot The Pharmacy, a coffeehouse on the corner of 18th and Wharton streets. On its outside wall, a large orange head spouting the number “1300” can [Read More]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Neighborhood Sees Significant Progress, Lost Dog Found On 23rd Street And More

August 25, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Point Breeze, Fairmount among Philly neighborhoods seeing the most progress– According to in-depth analysis of [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Back To School BBQ, Screen Printing Workshop And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  DIY Screen Printing Workshop– Monday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., DiSilvestro Playground (1701 [Read More]

Housing

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More

August 19, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers [Read More]

Crime

South Philadelphia: Historian Explores Her Sicilian Roots

August 16, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Celeste Morello is known throughout Philadelphia as an authority on the history of the mafia in the area and has earned advanced degrees in criminology and history from St. Joseph’s University and Villanova University, respectively. [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Water Ice Party, Praise In The Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  PSA (Police Service Area) 2 Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., 1700 [Read More]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Brick Thrown Through A Window, Flowers Stolen From Front Of Woman’s Home

August 11, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Woman Gets Brick Thrown Through Window: Point Breeze resident Lisha Davis reported on Thursday, August [Read More]

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    June 27, 2022 Joshua T Grieb 0
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