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Chestnut Hill

Axis Philly: Chestnut Hill Community Association Keeps Residents Informed About Actual Value Initiative

February 28, 2013

[vimeo 60534602] While some city residents were still feeling uninformed and anxious about the new tax assessments, Chestnut Hill was feeling a little more prepared. The Chestnut Hill Community Association has helped prepare residents for the

Amateur Sports

Overbrook: Monarch Athletic Association Empowers Youth

February 27, 2013

The Overbrook Monarch Athletic Association takes competition to a deeper level. These young athletes are much more than a group of kids playing games. They are dedicated athletes who have successfully won numerous trophies and

Health

Kensington: St. Anne’s Senior Center Makes Lengthening Life Span a Priority

February 27, 2013

[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community

Housing

Powelton Village: Civic Association Divided About Drexel Expansion Plans

February 26, 2013

Members of the Powelton Village Civic Association held a tense meeting with Drexel University officials to discuss in further detail about the impending expansion of the campus into the community. “As we drive the university

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Residents Plan to Take Action in Community Meeting

February 26, 2013

In a rousing community policy meeting, residents and liaisons for local organizations assembled to discuss and develop action plans for multiple neighborhood issues. “We want to see results and to sustain those results,” Mike Cormany,

History

University City: Author Explores the Legacy of Slavery in the Middle East

February 26, 2013

Author Eve Troutt Powell held a discussion at the University of Pennsylvania bookstore on Tuesday evening to talk about her book, Tell This in My Memory: Stories of Enslavement from Egypt, Sudan and the Ottoman

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Artist ‘Peanut Butter’ Shows His Work at Gallery

February 26, 2013

Artist Robert Woodward, better known as Peanut Butter, has worked from his studio at the corner of 18th Street and Fairmount Avenue since 2000. It was not until this past November that he put up

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Recreation Center Keeps Kids Off the Streets

February 25, 2013

Named after the first African-American woman to sing at the White House, the Marian Anderson Recreation Center has been standing since 1958. Located at 740 S. 17th St., the rec center was once the home court

West Philadelphia

Al Dia: Philadelphia’s Corner Stores Provide Healthy Alternatives

February 25, 2013

[vimeo 60263484] The Food Trust, a nationally recognized nonprofit, is making Philadelphia a healthier city one corner store at a time. Through The Healthy Corner Store Initiative, the Food Trust targets corner stores all over Philadelphia

Housing

Plan Philly: New Condominiums Already Selling Out

February 25, 2013

Publicity will not be needed for condominiums currently under construction at Second and Oxford streets in South Kensington. “We haven’t advertised any of the buildings yet…because we have people lined up anyway. We’ll have it

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