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Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion

April 15, 2022Matt Strout

The initial step towards the park was in 2013 when “Destination Frankford,” an arts-based plan that was included in the city of Philadelphia planning commission’s 2035 plan, was announced.

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: How One Company Trains Service Dogs to Help Veterans Cope With PTSD

July 7, 2021Thomas Nemec

Certified dog trainer Jennifer Green is not only an Army wife, but also the mother of a soldier. Seeing a need for service animals to help veterans, she founded Alpha Bravo Canine (ABC) in 2015. 

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COVID-19: Philadelphia Muslims Celebrate Another Ramadan During COVID-19

June 16, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Story by Rjaa Ahmed Tifrah Aktar, a 27-year-old resident of West Philadelphia, fondly recalled spending Ramadan growing up in various parts of the U.S. Akhtar eagerly looks forward to celebrating the holy month every year

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Northeast: Nonprofit Expands Services as Pandemic Continues

April 15, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Helping Hands has moved to a bigger location and is now open three days a week, offering not only boxes of food but free COVID-19 testing, job finding assistance and additional resources. Ella Karlitsky and

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Northeast: How One Catholic School is Educating Students, in Person and Online

March 15, 2021Dylan J. Fritz

Our Lady of Calvary school is providing students with a safe way to learn in person and virtually, while attempting to deliver education to tuition paying families.

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Northeast: Residents, Local Leaders Continue to Question UPS Warehouse Plans During Review Hearing

December 7, 2020Brian Joseph Nowosielski

A second design review, hosted by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, gave residents and registered community organizations another chance to express their displeasure with the development coming to 1 Red Lion Rd.

Northeast Philadelphia

Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility

December 2, 2020Victoria Lucas and Camille Johnson

Timothy Worstall is a Somerton resident who has been fighting for the safety of pedestrians in the area for over two years.

Bustleton

Bustleton: Residents Express Disapproval for the UPS Warehouse on Former Budd Co. Site

November 11, 2020Brian Joseph Nowosielski

At a meeting of the Greater Bustleton Civic League, officials from United Parcel Service presented their plan for the site, but residents expressed their concerns about a process that has not taken their input into account as often as they would like.

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Tacony: Tool Library Launches, Offering Affordable Access to Home Improvement

July 10, 2020Miles Wall

The library will make tools ranging from circular saws to spotlights borrowable for up to one week, for a small fee.

COVID-19

Oxford Circle: Northeast Philadelphia Association Steps Up in Time of Need

April 7, 2020Christopher Malo

The Oxford Circle Community Development Association usually focuses on employment, job training, and mentoring — but these days, it’s handing out food. As the nation tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, people have been

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