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West Oak Lane: Planting Seeds For Youth to Help Clean Up Streets

May 10, 2016Talore G McBride and

On the corners of many streets in neighborhoods throughout the city, there is trash and other debris strewn around. Events like the annual city-wide spring cleanup day were created to help keep streets clean and also

Business

Kensington: Program Seeks To Empower Businesses In American Street Corridor

May 5, 2016Kathryn Matheson

The American Street Empowerment Zone is all about facilitating job creation and economic development for Kensington – two things that aren’t easy and require diligence and patience. “It takes time. Economic development doesn’t happen overnight,”

Crime

Sharswood: Proposed Transformation Of Struggling Neighborhood Raises Concerns, Hope

May 4, 2016Paige C Gross

Talmadge Belo narrowed his eyes under the shadow of his baseball cap, his gaze zeroed in on something across the street. “That used to be the nicest house on the block,” said Belo, the vice

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: After-School Program Allows For A Comeback In The Arts

May 4, 2016Raya Abdelaal and

After the school day was over at John Moffet Elementary, eager students sat attentively in an auditorium holding a tabla (“hand drum”) in one arm while rhythmically tapping with the other. With the help of

Economy

Kensington: Local Gardens Cultivate Community, Help Revitalize Neighborhoods

May 4, 2016James M. Kirn and

It was in the 1970s when drug use and the violent state of the neighborhood spurred a unique change among a small group of Puerto Rican women in West Kensington. These women, called the Grupo

Arts and Entertainment

Brewerytown: Gardeners Grow Strong Roots in Community

May 3, 2016Amber Nicole Connally and

The Brewerytown Community Garden brings fresh, inexpensive fruits and vegetables back into the community while also engaging residents with various events. “I love gardening, it kind of calms me down, it’s good for you,”said garden member Jeannie Brooks.

History

South Kensington: Catholic Worker House Continues Founder’s Mission Of Serving Those In Need

April 28, 2016Emily Catharine Ganser

The intersection of Lawrence and Jefferson streets may seem like a regular corner, but between noon and 1 p.m. a line will form in front of a nondescript apartment window. Members of the community will

Arts and Entertainment

North Central: Philadelphia Celebrates Its Rich Jazz History

April 20, 2016Victoria G Mier

When Faye Anderson first saw Leroy Neiman’s painting “Big Band” at the National Museum of American History, she was struck by the musicians featured. “It’s a fantasy jam session featuring 18 jazz giants,” Anderson said.

Education

Fairhill: New Chapter For Library Means Bittersweet, Temporary Closure

April 19, 2016James M. Kirn

Rebekah Ray and the staff at the Lillian Marrero Library have been dedicated to the future of the branch, long before the building recently closed for renovations. Now, they are left wondering how the community is

Health

Swampoodle: Medical Care Made Accessible to Empower Community

April 19, 2016Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu

Miriam Medical Clinic, a faith-based health care clinic founded in 2014, is reducing the societal barriers to access of medical care by empowering communities through physical and spiritual healing. Located in the heart of the

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