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[ May 12, 2021 ] Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic COVID-19
[ May 10, 2021 ] Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community Health
[ May 7, 2021 ] COVID-19: Coaches, Players Reflect on Archbishop Wood Boy’s Basketball Pandemic Season Amateur Sports
[ May 5, 2021 ] Social Issues: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia Health
[ May 4, 2021 ] COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic COVID-19

Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

May 3, 2021 Shaunice Ajiwe 0

The chefs behind the community food drives throughout Philadelphia recognized the need for food equality in the aftermath of many grocery stores being shuttered in early June. Now they’re stepping up to the plate. […]

Kensington: Developer Seeks to Build Multiuse Property on American Street

April 19, 2021 Thomas Nemec 0

The South Kensington Community Partners’ zoning committee has called the proposed construction more “human-scale” than other developments in the neighborhood.
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North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice

April 13, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to […]

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham 0

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties. […]

Kensington: Youth Leader Provides Sports Activities Through Pandemic

March 24, 2021 Megan Noelle Combs 0

Felix Agosto has been the head of MVP360, a nonprofit organization that facilitates youth sports teams for seven years. When COVID shut down youth sports leagues, Agosto pivoted his impact to career and social-emotional coaching over Zoom, through the Leadership Academy. […]

Gun Violence: One Organization’s Mission to Promote Peace in Local Neighborhoods

March 17, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler 0

The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) is a non-profit agency that is offering a variety of prevention programs to victims of drug abuse and gun violence throughout the city’s neighborhoods. […]

Kensington: Experts Talk Buying a Home During a Pandemic

December 21, 2020 Alexandra J Butz 0

New Kensington Community Development Corporation held a homebuyer workshop on Nov. 21 to advise interested buyers of best practices for buying property during a pandemic. […]

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges? […]

COVID-19: LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Provides Assistance to Customers Struggling With Utility Bills

September 14, 2020 Solmaira Valerio 0

LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted
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Kensington: How the Kensington Community Food Co-op has Adjusted to COVID-19

April 20, 2020 Emma Goldhaber and Claudia Estrada 0

Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe. […]