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Education

Francisville: Urbanstead Farm Teaches Neighbors About Food, Responsibility

March 28, 2016 Paige C Gross

When Urbanstead founder Lisa Gaidanowicz was given a plot of land in Francisville to create a farm a few years ago, she didn’t realize it might be the first time neighborhood residents saw food coming

Broad Street

Education: YouthBuild Gives High School Dropouts A Second Chance To Succeed

March 28, 2016 Matthew S. Leister

Jocquelyn Cain, 21, was turned away when he tried to re-enroll in his high school two years after he dropped out. He was too old. The Pennsylvania Department of Education says that only 70 percent

Arts and Entertainment

LGBTQ: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents Classic Plays With a Twist

March 22, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant

A recent production by Mauckingbird Theatre Company was set in the 17th century, complete with all the attire, mannerisms and dialogue of the day — and a cell phone. It’s that type of modern twist on classic plays that reflects the origin

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Puerto Rican School of Music Reflects the Beat of the Community

March 21, 2016 James M. Kirn

The Puerto Rican Institute of Music sits on North 5th Street, a road surrounded by Latino influence. Walking by on any afternoon you might even hear the beat of plena – traditional Puerto Rican music –

Business

Francisville: More Than Just Another Furniture Store, Uhuru Seeks to Educate

March 21, 2016 Victoria G Mier

When nonprofit Uhuru Furniture moved from Center City to Francisville, sales manager Ruby Gittelsohn remembers one community member’s surprise. “I remember one guy said, ‘I was watching while they were renovating this building, but I

East Oak Lane

East Oak Lane: Raise of Hope, Inc. Provides Affordable Housing for Homeless Families

March 18, 2016 Talore G McBride

Homelessness is nothing new and for Raise of Hope, Inc. founder Habeebah Ali the issue resonates on a personal level. As a survivor of domestic violence and someone who was once homeless, Ali knows how

Allegheny

Allegheny West: Mentorship Program Aims To Empower Youth

March 14, 2016 Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu

Young adults gathered at Berean Baptist Church last month to take part in a mentorship program. What started out with singing “This Little Light of Mine” and general announcements turned into a night of group activities

Allegheny

Allegheny West: A Pastor’s Devotion to Youth Empowerment

March 14, 2016 Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu

Rev. Maria Lewis has devoted her life to the church and her community through youth empowerment, most recently  as the pastor of youth and young adults at the Berean Baptist Church in Allegheny West. Her leadership

Environment

Infrastructure: A Look at Engineers Without Borders.

March 11, 2016 Daniel T. Pelligrine

Whether it’s constructing highways, revitalizing communities or designing new methods for the treatment of water, engineers have a crucial role in the ongoing task that is the much-needed improvement of Philadelphia’s infrastructure. While most of their professional needs are met by

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Community Development Corporation Director Has Big Plans for the Future

March 8, 2016 Amber Nicole Connally

Kevin Moran is the executive director at the Fairmount Community Development Corporation, located on 2712 W. Girard Ave.. He is also a Fairmount resident. As executive director, he develops research and policy agendas. The organization’s goal, according

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