https://vimeo.com/40834257] Philadelphia’s rich history and affluent Center City make it an attractive tourist destination. But less than five miles north of City Hall sits Hunting Park in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District. The district is considered the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40836486] There are about 2,000 corner stores in Philadelphia and, like those elsewhere in the country, they often don’t carry healthier snacks and groceries, like fruits and dairy products. Owners, like Catalina Hunter, who owns [continue reading…]
The community garden in Hunting Park, one of many revitalization projects taking place in the park over the past year, allows residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables in the usually limited green space [continue reading…]
The former Roberto Clemente Middle School building in Hunting Park remains without a bid after the Philadelphia School District put it up for auction more than three months ago. “The asking price for Roberto Clemente is [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40249518] Face plates, knee pads, mouth guards, goalies and sticks with nets are all factors in a sport not traditionally played within large cities below the collegiate level. Lacrosse, traditionally a sport popular in suburban [continue reading…]
Dealing with cancer can be difficult enough for adults, but the stress of treatment can be even more burdensome for children. Missing out on school, friends and many activities that most kids take for granted [continue reading…]
Hunger is on the rise in America, especially as more families continue to rely on food stamps. In fact, more than one in four families around the country live on food stamps, according to the [continue reading…]
Global nonprofit organization Junior Achievement works as a partner with AT&T’s Aspire initiative. Started in 1919, the model Junior Achievement employs connects young students with business professionals, providing students with life skills to succeed in a [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/39676725] It was Jackie Robinson who famously destroyed the color barrier in professional sports by suiting up for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Nearly 80 years before, shortly after the end to the Civil War, [continue reading…]
The Lenfest Center, located at 3890 N. 10th St. in Hunting Park, provides youth development programs for the community. Amos Huron is responsible for the growth and development of the Center, and says the first [continue reading…]
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