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Allegheny

Allegheny West: A Mission to Make a Difference

September 25, 2013

Some attorneys practice law and retire to consulting or golfing. Ernestine Brown retired as an attorney but felt compelled to helped veterans and orphaned young people who had no one and nowhere to go. Brown

Environment

Olney: Keep Philly Beautiful, TD Bank Hit the Streets Cleaning

September 24, 2013Saleem Ahmed

A tossed candy-bar wrapper or forgotten soda bottle may seem insignificant to many Philadelphians but to the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project, litter is a big deal for Olney’s safety and commercial success. The Philadelphia

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Girard Avenue Corner Stores Get Healthy

September 21, 2013

[vimeo 69039404] East of Sixth Street, Girard Avenue serves as the boundary between the eclectic neighborhood of Fishtown and the burgeoning community of Northern Liberties. Local businesses abound, Girard is a convenient go-to avenue for residents

Center City

Kensington: PCAPS Holds First Friday Protests

September 20, 2013

In an effort to draw attention to school funding, the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools held its “Full Funding Friday” at John Moffet Elementary School in Kensington last week. Roughly 15 members of the

Education

Olney: In 3rd Year, Olney Charter Brings Positive Change to Surrounding Area

September 18, 2013Saleem Ahmed

Students at Olney Charter High School began classes on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Since ASPIRA of Pennsylvania took over Olney High three years ago, the surrounding community has noticed positive changes. Dr. Jose Lebron, principal of

Allegheny

Strawberry Mansion: More than Just a Library

September 17, 2013

In the midst of the city-wide closing of schools, one place has been a much needed and stable support system for the children in Philadelphia especially during the school year: The Widener Branch Library, which serves

Arts and Entertainment

South Kensington: 3rd Ward Showcases Work of Marcella Marsella

July 3, 2013

[vimeo 69430787] “Where were you when Michael Jackson died?” artist Marcella Marsella said as she started her presentation of art work. While a few people remembered their location, others remained silent. Marsella began her slideshow with

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: The Philadelphia Bike Lane Debate

July 2, 2013

The first quarter-mile stretch of the long-awaited Delaware Avenue bike trail, between Spring Garden and Ellen Streets, was opened in June. While cyclists from all over flocked to the area for the opening of the

Health

Northern Liberties: ‘Health Craze’ Overtakes Neighborhood

July 2, 2013

Today Northern Liberties is generally known as a hip neighborhood that many enter to try new restaurants and fitness classes. Jessica Read is a new resident in Northern Liberties and decided to move to the

Housing

Kensington: A Block of Love Along Kensington Avenue

July 1, 2013

https://vimeo.com/69314980] Tucked in the center of a community that has been battling drugs and violence for generations shines a block filled with hope and love. As of March 23 of this year, the Kensington section

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