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Articles by Alesia Bani

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Mantua: Breaking Ground on a New Supermarket

March 16, 2022 Alesia Bani 0

After delays due to the pandemic, the development of the Village Square on Haverford is moving along. Residents and community leaders are hopeful that the grocery store planned as part of the development will aid in the fight against food insecurity in Mantua. [continue reading…]

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Mantua: ‘If you don’t live here you ain’t going to put all your heart into it;’ the Impact of a Community Center

March 8, 2022 Alesia Bani 0

A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community. [continue reading…]

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Mantua: Community Garden Aims to Address Food Insecurity

January 28, 2022 Alesia Bani 0

The community garden at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships has been working to engage people in the Mantua community through urban gardening to begin addressing food insecurity in the area. The garden was formed [continue reading…]

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