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Germantown: The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Celebrates its 193rd Graduation

June 22, 2013

[vimeo 68701874] The sounds of clapping mingled with hands raised and wiggling, the American Sign Language signal for applause as this year’s four graduates of The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf walked down the aisle clad in

Neighborhoods

Powelton Village: Red Cross House Key to Resident Recovery

June 22, 2013

The Red Cross House, located at 40th Street and Powelton Avenue in West Philadelphia, is one of the most unique branches of the well known humanitarian organization. The mission of the House is to help

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Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Young Artists at the Fleisher Art Memorial

June 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/67784562] A Hundred Year Idea Sitting on Catharine Street in Bella Vista, the Fleisher Art Memorial building has hosted different arts for over one hundred years. Originally the Graphics Sketch Club was for lower-income students,

Frankford

Northeast: Frankford Catholics Worried about Parish Merger’s Impact on Community

June 20, 2013

https://vimeo.com/68790990] The 15th Police District Advisory Council and the Frankford Civic Association honored St. Joachim Pastor Father Steven Wetzel last Sunday for his commitment to the community. But the celebration was bittersweet, as the congregation

Education

Northeast: Teachers and School Employees Become ‘Faces of the Layoffs’

June 20, 2013

FacesofTheLayoffs.org gives a voice to the thousands of Philadelphia School District employees who’ve been told they would not have jobs this coming fall. It was organized largely by Larissa Pahomov, who was inspired by Anissa Weinraub’s

Amateur Sports

Fairmount: Paine’s Park Provides New Space for Skaters

June 20, 2013

When Paine’s Park opened in late May, skaters rejoiced. Local residents, however, don’t seem to notice nor think its attraction has a negative impact on the neighborhood. “I think it’s good for the city to

Fishtown

Fishtown: Local Resident Converts Home into Yoga Studio

June 19, 2013

Located at 1130 Columbia Ave., is Yoga has become a space for local residents who wish to pursue yoga in a small and friendly learning environment. Chae Yang Bullock, owner and chief teacher, opened the studio

Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Studio Enables Students to Combat Bullying with Song

June 19, 2013

Students at Henry H. Houston School are making their voices heard when it comes to bullying. But rather than speaking out against it, these students are singing out. Unveiled before an audience of students, teachers

Education

Mantua: GED Test Change Affects Adult Education class

June 19, 2013

Jim Landers teaches the Adult Education class offered by the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, a new organization at 35th and Spring Garden streets. The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 35th and Spring Garden provides

Housing

West Poplar: Developer Builds Homes Close to Center City

June 19, 2013

Vacant lots are being transformed into contemporary townhouses as developer Lawrence Rust completes his plans for Spring Arts Point. Since coming up with the idea nine years ago, Rust used his background in construction to build homes

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