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https://vimeo.com/22932177] April 6, 2010. That day changed Tyisha Shields’ life forever. It was a day of new beginnings and the day she decided to take control of her life. It was the day she came

If Greg Paulmier wants to send one message to voters in the 8th District, it’s that he knows their problems. “I’ve lived here my whole life, I know what needs to be changed and what

https://vimeo.com/22167207] Tulips showing bright colors, buds blooming on trees and warmer breezes blowing during the past few weeks signal the arrival of Spring.  This long awaited arrival means three things for Philly residents: the weather

East Coast Construction is not a typical collection of construction workers. In its building, located at 2011 Howard St. in Kensington, this group creates woodwork, metal work, blown glass and even surfboards. The East Coast

After months of construction, Bottom Dollar Food, a discount grocery chain supermarket, is finally open to the public. Located on 6119 N. Broad St., customers were lined up outside throughout the parking lot to get

Warm weather is often known to bring out new activities. Some residents in North Central Philadelphia feel the warm weather causes people to act crazy. Nadirrah Jones, a resident of the area felt very strongly

At the Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness, the main goal is to help the homeless people off the streets and into long-term homes. “We were established in 1981 to provide a safe home for those

The meeting was quaint, but the mission is a big one: unite all of Philadelphia’s non-profit and community service news under one roof. United Philly, a website project started by the Philadelphia Community Corps, meets