There was hardly breathing space at Reed’s Coffee and Tea House on 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue this past weekend as community members came out to support a clothing drive while they danced alongside Denise [continue reading…]
On a weekend of America’s national holiday honoring its military veterans, Cookie’s Tavern in South Philadelphia provided a special thanks by hosting its annual Marine Corps’ birthday party. Marines from all over the country and [continue reading…]
The Star Spangled Banner rang out as Joe O’Rourke, a veteran from the Vietnam War, raised the American flag at the Lawncrest Recreation Center on Rising Sun Avenue during a Veterans Day ceremony this morning. [continue reading…]
[vimeo 53122880] People with disabilities are a large but largely overlooked minority group in America. The desires for employment among people with disabilities are no different from other groups. The Inglis Community Employment Services offers people [continue reading…]
Voices of Sean Solomon and Isabelle Dijols https://vimeo.com/53381674] While many residents of Parkside are doing their civic duty to keep the community clean and safe, Sean Solomon proves to be an avid historian who is [continue reading…]
Soundslide: Aspiring Football Player Discusses Fitness Goals https://vimeo.com/53028605] The road to being fit isn’t an easy one. It requires dedication and the ability to push yourself. “The hardest thing about getting in shape is getting [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/52348653] If you are looking for a multicultural experience when attending church Ss. Agatha and James Parish on 38th and Chestnut Sts. is a good place to find such an experience. This Catholic church’s website [continue reading…]
[vimeo 53075691] The Philadelphia Water Department’s Green City Clean Waters program is simply good business. There are multiple reasons that this statement rings true, starting with the positive impact that increased green infrastructure will have on [continue reading…]
[vimeo 53040146] The Dirt Factory in University City keeps tons of waste materials out of landfills thus reducing City Hall’s costs for disposal. Located at 4300 Market St. this community composting facility closes the loop on [continue reading…]
Scrapping metal is one of the few ways the homeless and very poor of Philadelphia are able to earn money daily. Nearly anything made of or containing metal, whether it is salvaged from trash and [continue reading…]
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