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Kensington: Local Teacher Uses Soccer To Positively Influence His Community’s Youth

September 17, 2015pnadmin and

Jim Hardy is more than your average high school teacher. He is the leader of the Kensington Soccer Club, a local organization that grew out of the teacher’s passion for the game and for the

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: Five Public Resources

September 16, 2015pnadmin

Since the late 1880s, Strawberry Mansion has been a residential neighborhood. There are many row homes and people sitting and talking to one another on their front steps. In addition to residential spaces, Strawberry Mansion

5th Street

Logan/Olney: 5 Places To Know

September 14, 2015Rovell S Vialva and

Olney and Logan embody a diverse and resilient spirit. Logan, bound by threads that reach back to 17th-century namesake James Logan, boasts a close-knit populace. Olney and Logan are as neighborhoods in touch with their historic

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: John DiSciasio Wants You to Try Disc Golf at Sedgley Woods

September 14, 2015pnadmin and

John A. DiSciascio is the executive director of The Friends of Sedgley Woods, which runs Sedgley Woods disc golf course in Fairmount Park. He helps maintain the disc golf course, stage tournaments and work with

Amateur Sports

Francisville: Nick Dobkowski Says Rec Center Offers More Than Fun and Games

September 14, 2015pnadmin and

For the past year, Nick Dobkowski has been using his master’s degree in urban studies from Eastern University – and previous experience at recreation centers like Clemente and Vare – to, as he said, “not

5th Street

Olney: Food Truck Brings Taste Of El Salvador To Neighborhood

July 15, 2015

La Pupuseria is a new food truck that is imprinting the culture of El Salvador on the people of Olney one pupusa at a time. Located just north of Duncannon Avenue on North 5th Street,

North Philadelphia

Hartranft: The 12th and Cambria Recreation Center is Rebuilding the Neighborhood

July 15, 2015

With Mayor Michael Nutter proposing a $500,000 increase to the Parks and Recreation budget, the Parks Alliance still feels that more funding is necessary to effectively run an enjoyable, safe environment for the communities of

Amateur Sports

Logan: Local Legend Gives Back, Inspires Youth Through Basketball

July 14, 2015Valerie W. Vaincoeur

Barrett Playground, located at 8th Street and Duncannon Avenue, is a haven for many of the youth in Logan. The playground is also the official location of the annual Marvin Kilgore Basketball Camp. This August

Amateur Sports

Logan: Outreach Program Disguises Life Lessons Within Neighborhood Pastime

July 14, 2015Valerie W. Vaincoeur

Every summer, Bringing Everyone Together (BET) holds its Powerball basketball league for children ages 14 and under at Logan Elementary School, located at 1700 Lindley Ave. It gives the mentors at BET an opportunity to

Logan

Logan: Neighborhood Store Beautifies Its Customers

June 19, 2015

Located at 4919 N. Broad St in the Logan section of Philadelphia, B & K III Cosmetics and Beauty Supply is owned by a Korean family that has lived in Philadelphia for more than 20

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