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South Philadelphia: Autistic Support Classrooms Prosper

October 12, 2011 1

Deborah Fisher taught George W. Nebinger’s first and only autistic support classroom 22 years ago. Since autism wasn’t understood as well as it is today, few doctors offered the diagnosis. There were only three children [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: A Hispanic Bookstore That Provides Much More

October 12, 2011 1

What started out as a graphic arts workshop in North Kensington in 1974, Taller Puertorriqueño now has many more things happening inside its mural-covered walls. “Everything just sort of sprouted up naturally,” said Rafael Damast, [continue reading…]

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Technically Philly: ‘Freedom Rings’ Brings Technology and Access to the City

October 11, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/29998856] Elaine Skoczylas said she knows how to type, it’s just the other things that are tricky. “I’ve never really learned Microsoft Office, I don’t have a computer at home, but I had one in [continue reading…]

Angela Jubinville, Director of Goodlands stands outside of their
Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Organization Tries to Change the Neighborhood’s ‘Badlands’ Image

October 7, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/30444063] Labels are everywhere. In their best form, labels help people identify the good from the bad. In their worst form, labels unjustly stigmatize a brand, business or, as in the case of Kensington, an [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Rally Driver Races to the Big Leagues

October 6, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/29959203] For Anthony Concha, rally racing has always been in his blood. “Growing up, my grandfather was really into racing,” Concha said. “He pretty much promoted it within his family.” As a young boy in [continue reading…]

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: Philadelphia CeaseFire

October 6, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/29994883] “Do you want to live or do you want to die?” That’s the question Philadelphia CeaseFire, an anti-violence organization, asks all clients before they can seek help from the outreach program. CeaseFire is an organization [continue reading…]

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Center City: Philadelphians Rally Against ‘Corporate Control’

October 6, 2011 0

As the City Council met for its weekly session today, protesters fed up with government policies, rallied outside of City Hall.  A diverse crowd of old and young slowly formed just before nine under sunny [continue reading…]

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Technically Philly: Using Video Games in Business

October 6, 2011 0

Gamification, a relatively new term, has become a topic of much discussion when it comes to the meaning of the word and its existence outside of video games. This idea of gamification is loosely defined [continue reading…]

Crime

Germantown: Local Resident Keeps the Community Safe

October 6, 2011 1

Looking at Barbara Burnam, it’s hard to believe the 75-year-old woman has much influence and control over her community. However, for the past 50 years, “Miss Barbara” Burnam has served as block captain for the [continue reading…]

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South Philadelphia: A Taco Truck Attracts Diverse Group of Customers

October 5, 2011 0

“Want more hot sauce?” Nestor Morales asked. “The green one is really hot.” Morales, a repeat customer, ate his chicken tacos from the metal ledge built along the side of the Taco Loco food truck [continue reading…]

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