North Philadelphia

Jose Toledo has owned and operated Lawrence Bakery Inc. at the corner of West Girard Avenue and Lawrence Street for more than 18 years. He and his wife Gloria took over from a previous owner

The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center, which is located at 4200 Wissahickon Ave., is a recreational place where community residents are offered many opportunities. The $72 million community center opened last November. The center

Last Wednesday, a single file line extended from one end of the food table to the entrance doors. It was taco night at Wednesday at Wyoming and those who were not waiting in line sat

Asociaciòn Puertorriqueños en Marcha is a non-profit organization that provides critical health, housing, substance abuse and support services for families in North Philadelphia. The organization has worked to transform North Philadelphia by rehabilitating older housing

Since the founding of the New Kensington Community Development Center in 1985, the Kensington community has seen many changes as a result of projects the organization was involved with. In recent years NKCDC has taken

The New Start Foundation and Temple University TV (TUTV) are working on a project together that seeks to inspire city kids currently wrapped in a life of crime. This collaboration between these two entities puts

https://vimeo.com/25109167] In the middle of Feltonville, there is a small part of peace and quiet tucked away on the side of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Wyoming Branch. Nestled up against the towering walls, a

https://vimeo.com/25054327] As a child growing up, Nakia Campbell was exposed to many extraordinary experiences that most young women do not get the chance to witness. Because of this, Campbell knew she wanted to give back.