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Olney

Olney: Church Serves as Backbone to Latino Community

June 7, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43401056] Spanish is the sole language spoken during the third Mass on Sundays at St. William Parish, located in Olney at 6200 Rising Sun Ave. More than 150 attended this Mass. Parishioners usually began arriving at [continue reading…]

Strawberry Mansion

Strawberry Mansion: Neighborhood Action Center Leads Revitalization Efforts

June 6, 2012 1

https://vimeo.com/43394057] If you’re not careful, you might miss it. Nestled on the 2800 block of West Diamond Street between two identical three-story homes with just a small black-and-white sign, the Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action Center [continue reading…]

Ludlow

West Poplar: Chosen 300 Not Affected by Mayor’s Ban

June 5, 2012 0

Despite the gloomy, rainy day, a line forms alongside the tan brick building, it’s red awning displays Chosen 300 Outreach and Worship Center. Men and women patiently wait outside as volunteers set up for the [continue reading…]

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Address Crime at Community Meeting

May 30, 2012 0

A gathering of ten residents for the 22nd District’s community meeting this week may not have seemed like much, but what they brought with them were loads of concerns–and passion for the place they call [continue reading…]

Kensington

Kensington: Philadelphia Neighborhoods Launches Newspaper

May 30, 2012 charper 0

Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Kensington. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/kensingtonjournal

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Philadelphia Neighborhoods Launches Newspaper

May 30, 2012 charper 1

Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Hunting Park. You can read it here at https://issuu.com/philadelphianeighborhoods/docs/huntingparktimes

Fairhill

Fairhill: Philadelphia Neighborhoods Launches Local Newspaper

May 30, 2012 charper 0

Philadelphia Neighborhoods has launched a printed newspaper for Fairhill. It can be found in various locations in the neighborhood. If you would like to download a printed copy, select the Fairhill Times here.

Brewerytown

North Philadelphia: Temple Graduate Overcomes Obstacles

May 17, 2012 charper 1

Syreeta Martin graduated from Temple last week with a degree in journalism. She and I didn’t get along that well at first, but she and I overcame our differences to become a good team. She [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Taller Puertorriqueno Prepares for New Art Facility

April 30, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/41261534] What’s more fun than an energizing concert performed in the city you live in? A free concert takes place right in your community. On a Friday evening in April, Taller Puertorriqueno kicked off its [continue reading…]

Abandoned Property

Hunting Park: Abandoned Buildings Plague the Neighborhood While City Organizations Work Toward Improvement

April 30, 2012 2

https://vimeo.com/41317453] Residents of the 4000 block of North Darien Street are like a family. Whether it’s giving the kids a safe place to play after school or forcing thugs and drug dealers off the block, [continue reading…]

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