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Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Ready, Willing & Able Director Knows The Power Of Second Chances

August 8, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Javier Rivera is the director of community improvement projects and operations at Ready, Willing & Able, a program that helps criminals, addicts and homeless individuals re-enter the workforce. A graduate of the program in 1997

Food

Kensington: “I see the impact on a person to person level often, just in individual stories.”

August 8, 2017 Jared Phillips

Renee Horst (left) is a staff member with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and a member of the community engagement team who oversees the Farm to Families Pick Up. That program provides fresh, organic

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Southern Rock, Health Screening, DC VS Marvel Quizzo And More Happening This Week

August 7, 2017 Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Breast Cancer Screening: Monday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m., Rep. John Taylor‘s office (4117 Longshore

Education

Point Breeze: Soul School Festival, Summer Of Freedom And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

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.  Hypnobabies Summer II Class: Monday, Aug. 7, 6:15-9:15 p.m. – Lilypad (1234

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: LEGO Batman Movie, Superwoman Club, MixxedFit Workshop And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: CareerLink Workshop, NKCDC Office Hours, Water Ice With A Cop And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Jared Phillips

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. SNBL Monthly Meeting – Monday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. – Firm Hope

Business

How To: Start A Registered Community Organization (RCO)

August 5, 2017 Bob Stewart

A few years ago, City Council established new qualifications for community organizations that wish to be part of development decisions in their area. Registered Community Organizations (RCO) are formal groups of community members that weigh

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox

August 4, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage

Crime

Mayfair this week: Native Makes Good, Old Photos And A Court Ruling

August 4, 2017 Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Local woman hopes to reunite photo album with family: When a box of photos were found

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like

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