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Kensington

Kensington: St. Laurentius Hosts Local Charity Run

April 22, 2012

St. Laurentius School, located at 1612 E. Berks St., has spent most of the year raising money in order to keep the school from closing. Through the hard work of dedicated alumni and local residents,

Environment

Hunting Park: Community Garden Brings Residents Closer to Park

April 18, 2012

The community garden in Hunting Park, one of many revitalization projects taking place in the park over the past year, allows residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables in the usually limited green space

Economy

Fairhill: Businesses Being Kept in the Family

April 17, 2012

With side-by-side shops that last through the decades, families in Fairhill undoubtedly put pride into their work. The Izaguirre family owns a florist and dry cleaning shop, where they have made long lasting relationships with

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: New Youth Board Tries to Give a Voice to Young Residents

April 17, 2012

Square tables were pressed together for a conference at the Greater Brewerytown Development Corp. A dozen young men and one young female employee sat around the table as the CDC’s youth advisory board held its

Education

Hunting Park: Roberto Clemente Middle School Asking Price Deadline Extended

April 17, 2012

The former Roberto Clemente Middle School building in Hunting Park remains without a bid after the Philadelphia School District put it up for auction more than three months ago. “The asking price for Roberto Clemente is

Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: Community Celebrates Jazz Heritage

April 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40373094] In Friday’s celebration of Jazz Appreciation Day, Philadelphia was “putting some swing into its spring,” which is the city’s theme for jazz appreciation month that takes place in April. The celebration took place outside

Kensington

Kensington: Residents Are Returning to Their Homes to Find Extensive Damage

April 12, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40311934] Kensington residents are going back to their homes to find extensive damage from this week’s fire. It is too soon to determine the exact cause of the blaze, but some people will have to

Education

Kensington: Neighborhood Principal Awarded for Leadership

April 11, 2012

Six years ago, Christine Borelli-Connor became principal of John H. Webster Elementary, located at 3400 Frankford Ave. A Philadelphia native, Borelli-Connor entered a school community, where she said teachers were working hard but were not

Environment

Northern Liberties: Residents Receive Free Rain Barrels to Reduce Stormwater Runoff

April 11, 2012

The City of Philadelphia is taking strides to address stormwater runoff that has been polluting and eroding creeks and rivers, including the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers. The Energy Coordinating Agency and Philadelphia Water Department have

Arts and Entertainment

Logan: Caribbean Culture Aims To Make A Name For Itself in North Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40174816] Annette Kerr and Reveree Jahman had difficulties adapting to American society but were able to find an organization that allowed them to incorporate aspects of their culture into their new communities. The two Jamaicans

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