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Fairmount: Community Development Corporation Director Has Big Plans for the Future

March 8, 2016Amber Nicole Connally and

Kevin Moran is the executive director at the Fairmount Community Development Corporation, located on 2712 W. Girard Ave.. He is also a Fairmount resident. As executive director, he develops research and policy agendas. The organization’s goal, according

West Oak Lane: Simons Recreation Center Director Offers “Safe Haven for the Kids”

March 3, 2016Chelsea Ann Rovnan and

For Amenah Claiborne, her role as center director at Simons Recreation Center doesn’t feel like work. Instead, her job reminds her of a family, one that is helping to provide a safe haven for kids

Germantown: One Man’s Army of Suits Gives Opportunities to Others

February 26, 2016Cherea Monet Hatcher and

WAY Haberdashery, located at 1605 Rockland St., is home to the WAY Foundation. Marine veteran Stephen Fortt (above) has run the non-profit for nearly a decade and has provided professional attire for thousands of people.

Education: Looking at What’s Next for Five Closed High Schools in Philadelphia

February 25, 2016Matthew R Mcgraw

Education is one of the foundations of society, and yet schools in Philadelphia are hemorrhaging cash due to rising costs and stagnant revenues. Many have been forced to cut back on everything from school supplies

Fitness: Five Unique Places to Get Healthy

February 15, 2016Aron Minkoff and

With so many fitness options in Philadelphia, it is tough to find a place that offers unique programs and experiences that you cannot get elsewhere. Several places around the city allow for a different way to help

Chestnut Hill: Four Things That Make This Community Special

February 11, 2016Robert William Methlie and

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that houses a unique community. It’s historical significance and abundance of green life makes it a great place to live and visit. Within the town are shops such as

East Oak Lane: Non-Profit Program Director Helps Provide Scholarships To Students In Need

February 10, 2016Chelsea Ann Rovnan and

Portia Fullard, a longtime resident of East Oak Lane and graduate of Temple University, is program director for Sky Community Partners, Inc., a local non-profit organization that identifies children in underserved communities and helps pay

Chestnut Hill: Community Association Welcomes a New Executive Director

February 10, 2016Robert William Methlie and

Ryan Rosenbaum (above) is the new executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. Despite only being at the association since November, Rosenbaum says he’s already learned a lot. The association’s main focus is to be

Germantown: Frank Anderson Works to Create Positive Outcomes for Homeless

February 9, 2016Tiana Huckaby and

Frank Anderson is the case manager at Germantown Life Enrichment Center, located at 5722 Greene St. The center is a historic interfaith association for culture and fitness. The GLEC offers a full aquatic program with a swim

West Oak Lane: Five Things That Bring The Community Together

February 8, 2016Chelsea Ann Rovnan and

West Oak Lane is home to many community centers, churches and offices that serve as gathering places for its residents. The West Oak Lane area is focused on building “community” by bringing residents together through different opportunities in the