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5th Street

Olney: This Week In The News – Monks Find Refuge, Neighborhood Prosperity Booms, Revitalization Project Sees New Director And More This Week

August 25, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Video: Cambodian Buddhist Monks find religious sanctuary in Philadelphia– A documentary following Cambodian Buddhist monk, Danh

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: Best for PHL, Philly Unite And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha– Monday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting

Economy

Olney: The Most Space For Your Rent Check And More This Week

August 18, 2017 Brianna Spause

What $1,100 rents right now– Olney comes in at the bottom of the list for cost and top for space. $1,100 per month will rent a three bedroom, two bathroom unit in Olney, versus a

Education

Education: “A grassroots attempt to deal with the problems of socio-economic segregation.”

August 17, 2017 Brianna Spause

Jeff Hornstein is the chair of Friends of Neighborhood Education (FONE), a coalition that organizes more than 40 “Friends of” groups, or collections of neighbors investing in their neighborhood schools. The organization serves as the

Amateur Sports

Kensington: A Free More-Than-Just-Soccer Camp

August 16, 2017 Bob Stewart

As the sun rises on Hissey Playground at C Street and Indiana Avenue there’s usually a bit of a mess. Being in the shadow of the unofficial heroin capital of the region, Department of Recreation

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Football Signups, School Supply Giveaway And More This Week

August 14, 2017 Brianna Spause

Olney Eagles Football Registration is now open– Signups close on Aug. 25. Contact Davis Harris for more information. Weeklong Garage Sale: Monday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Aug. 16, after 12 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday Aug. 20, all

Food

Kensington: “I see the impact on a person to person level often, just in individual stories.”

August 8, 2017 Jared Phillips

Renee Horst (left) is a staff member with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and a member of the community engagement team who oversees the Farm to Families Pick Up. That program provides fresh, organic

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: LEGO Batman Movie, Superwoman Club, MixxedFit Workshop And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017 Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like

5th Street

Olney: Programming Promotes Neighborhood Diversity

August 1, 2017 Brianna Spause

This summer, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is working to develop and encourage numerous cultural heritages of residents in Olney through free local programming.  “Our diversity is our greatest asset,” said Stephanie Michel, assistant director

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