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Hunting Park: Sister Ann Keeps the Community in Mind

November 22, 2011 0

Many community centers are built and intended to be run with the community in mind. But for the Mercy Neighborhood Ministries the neighborhood has been involved through its planning, construction and now even with the [continue reading…]

Education

Hunting Park: The Fight to End Truancy

November 9, 2011 0

For the past 11 years the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Truancy Prevention has nurtured a very special group. Equal Partnership in Change (EPIC), working together to find solutions, has grown from one [continue reading…]

Economy

Hunting Park: Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Provides North Philadelphia Children Dental Health Care for Little to No Cost

November 9, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/31765834] Most children are not crazy about visiting their dentist. But for underprivileged children in the surrounding community of St. Christopher’s Hospital, the trip to their dentist means much more for them. Ten years ago, [continue reading…]

Education

Hunting Park: A Fun Educational Event

November 9, 2011 0

School Rocks! On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Department of Human Services’ group SCOP will hold its annual Back in School Event at Roberto Clemente Middle School. Youth motivational workshops, parent workshops and resources will be [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: Library Hotspot Offers Free Internet Access To Local Residents

November 2, 2011 0

In our current Internet age we often go by the belief that we are all universally plugged into the Web. But for those living in less fortunate neighborhoods this belief does not always hold true. [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: Safety is First For Mary Bethune School Crossing Guard

October 26, 2011 0

Driving in Philadelphia can be a mean game. Cars changing lanes at the last second, drivers not paying attention and those drivers who make it their job to blow through the traffic lights. As a [continue reading…]

Crime

Hunting Park: Products of the Street Become the Solution

October 19, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/30757745  h=550 w=450] “We were a product of the streets, and now we are the solution,” said Louis Bryant, a member of The Brotherhood of Huntingdon Street. Roughly five years ago a group of North [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: Library Hosts Natural Disaster Preparedness Workshop

October 12, 2011 0

It’s hard for anyone to be fully prepared for an emergency. Here in Philadelphia floods, fires and even the occasional hurricane affect the city and homes with damage. Understanding how to be prepared for these [continue reading…]

Fashion

Hunting Park: Sneaker Stand Offers Affordable Footwear to the Community

October 12, 2011 0

Some men may never admit it, but their obsession with sneakers may be just as bad as some women’s obsession with designer shoes. For Craig Ballard, his mission is to keep the men of Hunting [continue reading…]

Education

Hunting Park: Education Works After-School Program

October 5, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/30060883] Education has been hit hard over the past year. Particularly here in Philadelphia with the recent budget cuts for education it’s been hard for public schools to maintain after-school programming. But with the help [continue reading…]

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