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Mantua: “They Help Me and They Say, ‘Don’t Be Afraid.'”

March 11, 2016Thomas D Reifsnyder and

When Saquan Dixon walks through the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, he feels a vibe much different from the Kensington neighborhood where he was raised. Neither Mantua, also known as “The Bottom,” nor his neighborhood in

Bella Vista: Chef Georgeann Leaming ‘Chopped’ Her Way to Success in Philadelphia

March 10, 2016Taylor Lauren Farnsworth and

Working in a professional kitchen is a career path that can be unforgiving. Enrolling in culinary school and finding a good job in the industry is anything but straightforward. Throw a newborn child into the mix and

Queens Village: Run215 Founder Jon Lyons More Than Just a Runner

March 10, 2016Aron Minkoff and

Jon Lyons was not always a runner. In fact, after running track in middle school, he hated the sport for much of his life. He invested time in music, even touring with a rock band. Then his life

Logan: Philadelphia Youth Basketball Wants to Rise Above the Rim With New Facility

March 10, 2016Michael A Guise and

After a trip to Legacy Youth Tennis and Education last year, Eric Worley had a vision. Joined by Legacy’s president and CEO Kenny Holdsman (above), Worley walked the halls of the East Falls complex and was impressed by the programs and

Mayfair: Q&A with Jerry Bolzak, Executive Director of Northeast Victim Service

March 10, 2016Aaron Windhorst and

Jerry Bolzak, a Philadelphia native and executive director of the nonprofit Northeast Victim Service, has been helping victims of crime in Mayfair for the past 15 years. The organization, which originally launched in 1992 following the Victims

Parkwood: Aid For Friends Shares Compassionate Cause with Community

March 9, 2016Charlotte Reese and

Cooking, cleaning and running errands are all routine tasks many people accomplish every day. But for some, those tasks can’t be done without assistance. Aid For Friends is an organization that helps those who cannot do

Point Breeze: Funeral Home Director a Staple of South Philadelphia

March 9, 2016Nicholas William Tricome and

Charlene Wilson-Doffoney deals in death, but more than anything, her experience has taught her how to live. As the owner of Mitchum-Wilson Funeral Home Inc. on the corner of 20th and Reed streets, Wilson-Doffoney has

Fox Chase: Ryerss Mansion Preserves History Through Close Community Ties

March 8, 2016Trevor Carango

Sometimes historic sites hide within their neighborhoods. That’s been the case for Ryerss Museum & Library at 7370 Central Ave. in Burholme Park near the Fox Chase section of the city. Built and donated to Philadelphia by the Ryerss

Fitness: UliftU Helps Get Homeless, Unemployed on Their Feet

March 8, 2016Aron Minkoff and

If someone is unemployed or homeless, finding the money to belong to a gym can be a challenge. Since time is often devoted toward searching for employment or a place to live, working out and staying healthy is

South Philadelphia: LoMo Civic Association Bridges Gap Between Politicians, Community

March 8, 2016Christian J Matozzo and Jack C Tomczuk

Six months after he moved into South Philadelphia, Carter Liotta (below) began looking for a local civic association. He was disappointed when he couldn’t find an organization that covered his neighborhood. So, Liotta, a native of