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Kensington

Kensington: Community Organization Continues to Give Kensington a Makeover

June 18, 2011

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

Crime

North Central: Lifeline to Keep Kids Away from Crime

June 17, 2011

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

Feltonville

Logan: Indochinese American Council in Full Bloom

June 16, 2011

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

Arts and Entertainment

North Central: An Organization Brings New Meaning to the Color Pink

June 16, 2011

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.

Economy

Francisville: Commercial Redevelopment is Progressing

June 14, 2011

From an outsider’s perspective, Francisville has always appeared to be living in the shadow of its neighbor, Fairmount.  While Fairmount was developed with high-price townhouses and fancy restaurants, Francisville remained, for the most part, in

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Beating the Heat All Summer Long

June 14, 2011

https://vimeo.com/25050173]   With prices on the rise, residents in Hunting Park look for ways to stay cool this summer. Most homes are not equipped with central air, a technology invented long after many homes were

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Francisville

Francisville: Summer Heat Makes Business Pick Up

June 13, 2011

Cousins II Pizza and Grill, located at 1500 Ridge Ave., has only been in the area for four months, but is already experiencing a higher demand. Currently, business is not where owner Sam Zayed wants

Crime

Feltonville: Condor Car Service Offers Convenient Luxury

June 13, 2011

There are several ways to travel around the city. While some choose to walk and others ride bikes, thanks to Condor Car Service, located at 4754 Rising Sun Ave., residents of the Feltonville area are able

Music

Nicetown: Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School’s Spring Concert A Success

June 13, 2011

Students from the music program at Multi-Cultural Academy Charter School played to a packed library of parents, supporters, staff and students at their annual spring concert on June 9 . The students, a mixture of

Health

North Central Philadelphia: Philadelphia Recovery Community Center

June 10, 2011

Kicking an alcohol or drug addiction is hard beginning with where does an addict go for help when they decide they want help. There are psychologists and mental institutions that may be able to help

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