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East Falls: Town Watch Is Appreciated but Understaffed

September 21, 2017 Brian Mcdevitt 0

Once every month, Mary Jane Fullam organizes meetings for the East Falls Town Watch, an organization that she has been a part of since its inception in 1998. Since then, she has assumed the role [continue reading…]

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West Oak Lane: Five Must-See Landmarks in the Philadelphia National Cemetery

September 19, 2017 Alyssa Feitzinger 2

West Oak Lane is a vibrant residential neighborhood in Upper Northern Philadelphia that is home to one of the United States’ 135 national cemeteries. On the corner of Haines Street and Limekiln Pike lies the [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Book Bag Drives And More Happening This Week

August 21, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Women’s Fitness Bootcamp– Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-7 p.m., Younger Days Dance Studio [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: This Week In The News – Fatal Shootings And Jewelry Launch Event

August 4, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about West Oak Lane.  Woman arrested in fatal shooting of man in West Oak Lane – A woman was taken into custody [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Basketball Games And More This Week

July 31, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Wissahickon EMpowerment : Tuesday, August 1, 10-11:15 a.m., Ned Wolf Park [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Summertime Jam And More Happening This Week

July 24, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking for things to do this week in West Oak Lane? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Breakwater Summertime Splashdown Jam: Friday, July 28, 7 p.m. – 3025 Walnut St. Del [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: This Week In The News — Community Meetings And Paint Mixers

July 21, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

In case you missed it, we found a few things places where people were talking about things happening in West Oak Lane.  The Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th District PSA Meeting – On Thursday, July 20, [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Movies, Book Signings, Understanding Your Credit Report And More This Week

July 17, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  EQ Conversation Café (Elkins Park): Brains for Collaboration: Tuesday, July 18, [continue reading…]

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Amateur Sports: Roller Derby Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

July 13, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

When reminiscing about the storied sports history of Philadelphia, roller derby isn’t exactly one of the first things that comes to mind. Despite its turbulent swings in popularity, the sport’s history in Philadelphia dates back [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Pop-up Shop And More Happening This Week

July 12, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Summer of Freedom – Free Library of Philadelphia Tour: Wednesday, July [continue reading…]

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