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Crime

Gun Violence: One Organization’s Mission to Promote Peace in Local Neighborhoods

March 17, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler

The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) is a non-profit agency that is offering a variety of prevention programs to victims of drug abuse and gun violence throughout the city’s neighborhoods.

COVID-19

Kensington: Experts Talk Buying a Home During a Pandemic

December 21, 2020 Alexandra J Butz

New Kensington Community Development Corporation held a homebuyer workshop on Nov. 21 to advise interested buyers of best practices for buying property during a pandemic.

Business

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges?

COVID-19

COVID-19: LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Provides Assistance to Customers Struggling With Utility Bills

September 14, 2020 Solmaira Valerio

LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted

COVID-19

Kensington: How the Kensington Community Food Co-op has Adjusted to COVID-19

April 20, 2020 Emma Goldhaber

Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe.

Education

North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School

April 2, 2020 Chynna Cummings

Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books

Allegheny

Allegheny: Roller Derby League Creates Family Culture in Contact Sport

March 16, 2020 Sarah Tunnell

Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports.

Fairhill

Fairhill: Why the 2020 Census is Crucial for Philadelphians

March 12, 2020 Siani Colon

Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city.

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Commuters React to Trolley Changes, Transportation in the Neighborhood

March 9, 2020 Emma Goldhaber

Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole.

Brewerytown

Sharswood: Vaux Community Health Center Offers Health Services, but Needs More Patients

December 16, 2019 Christian Starr

Shawn Jackson and Susan Gresko stood in front of an auditorium crowd of almost 50 Brewerytown and Sharswood residents at Camelot Academy on Oct. 17. They were there to speak on behalf of Vaux Community

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