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HomeAuthorsPhylandra Anne McFaddin

Articles by Phylandra Anne McFaddin

Amateur Sports

Olney: Coaches Teach Young Players More Than Just Football

December 5, 2016Phylandra Anne McFaddin

The youths of Philadelphia are growing up in dangerous times. The city’s 2013 Youth Violence Prevention Plan states that, “Over the past six years, 5,051 young Philadelphians ages 14 to 24 have been shot or killed.” The

Business

Olney: Barber Enjoys Reputation For Sharp Blades And Words

October 28, 2016Phylandra Anne McFaddin and

On a typical day at Barbers Inc., the environment is lively. Laughs, jokes and conversations about sports and societal issues flow about the shop and continue outside the doors into the community. It’s a safe haven

5th Street

Olney: Philip Green Works To Revitalize North 5th Street Corridor

October 11, 2016Phylandra Anne McFaddin and

Philip Green is the co-director of the North 5th Street Revitalization Project, alongside Stephanie Michel (below). The mission of this organization is to keep the streets clean and safe, support the merchants with business services, and

Center City

Center City: Release Your Inner Child for Halloween

October 26, 2015Phylandra Anne McFaddin

Goblins and ghouls are back again! The Center City Spirit Halloween store is open for business. Kids aren’t the only ones running around looking for costumes. Adults are, too. Store manager, Nicole Durkson said the most

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