Saturday was a beautiful day for a lemonade stand. Sandra Stewart thanked everyone who came out to her daughter Corin’s Alex’s Lemonade Stand outside of Marinucci’s Deli on the corner of St. Vincent street and [continue reading…]
With the finishing touches being put together, the Parkwood Farmers Market is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. May 18 at Third Reformed Presbyterian Church parking lot located at 3024 Byberry Road. Farm to City, which will [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64899413] Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For Sarah DeLucas, president of Major League Bocce, the answer [continue reading…]
The Support Network for Returning Citizens recently hosted a Candidate and Voter Education Forum at the Days Inn on Roosevelt Boulevard. Featured candidates voiced their positions on giving residents of Philadelphia that have been incarcerated [continue reading…]
Earlier this month, the Mayfair Community Development Corporation and the Allegheny Iron and Metal Corporation struck a deal to revitalize Mayfair. The partnership was reached under Philadelphia’s CDC Tax Credit Program and will allow the [continue reading…]
Lawncrest-based Attack Mode Boxing sent two fighters to compete Saturday at the Pennsylvania Golden Glove Regional Championships. The event was held at Derby Ink Gardens at 820 Spring Garden St. The two boxers who represented the gym were [continue reading…]
Tacony residents and business owners are trying to revitalize the Torresdale Avenue business corridor by implementing new projects in the community. The Historic Tacony Revitalization Project is a big community project headed by the Tacony Community [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/63834264] Updated April 26, 2013 The School District of Philadelphia has announced it “will not recommend any expansions of charter schools to the School Reform Commission (SRC) for the 2013-14 school year in light of a $304 [continue reading…]
Residents of Northeast Philadelphia have had concerns with issues in their neighborhood such as crime for years. But for many residents, there were very few outlets they could approach to bring their concerns to light. [continue reading…]
The Mayfair Community Development Corporation and the Allegheny Iron and Metal Corporation have joined together to revitalize Mayfair. The specifics of the deal will be explained to the public on April 21 at the debut of [continue reading…]
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