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HomeAuthorsMoran Erin

Articles by Moran Erin

Chinatown

Chinatown: Asian Americans United Leads Youth Engagement Projects

June 19, 2018Moran Erin and

Asian Americans United hosts and organizes a variety of civic engagement programs and events, most of which are largely facilitated by youth volunteers. But one woman, Teresa Engst, helps organize and train the young volunteers

Food

South Philadelphia: Co-op President Advances Local Food Access

March 20, 2018Moran Erin and

Jessica Calter, a South Philadelphia resident, is inspired by her neighbors’ willingness to come together to solve problems in the neighborhood — including access to local, healthy foods. Calter is the president of the South Philly

South Philadelphia

East Passyunk: Plenty of Gift Ideas Along East Passyunk Avenue

March 14, 2018Pukanecz Savannah and

East Passyunk Avenue is a popular shopping destination year-round and holidays are no exception. Whether your loved ones are interested in music, sweets or art, the variety of businesses along the avenue makes shopping easy.

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