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Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Tree-Lighting Ceremony Serves as Neighborhood Tradition

November 17, 2012

Although the city isn’t slated to light its tree in Love Park for a few weeks, some in the Northwest kicked off the holiday season Friday night with a slightly smaller spectacle. As it has

Education

Hunting Park: After-School Music Program Expands

November 16, 2012

Alice Santana gestured toward the vast open space stretching before her, a chilly underground area supported by towering cement pillars. It’s tough to imagine the basement of the Esperanza Center as home to any type

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Girls’ Camp Continues Leadership Programs

November 15, 2012

Founded on the values of respect, diversity and collaboration, Camp Sojourner, the Girls’ Leadership Camp has continued to provide young girls from the ages of 8 to 17 with the tools to be well-rounded individuals.

Kensington

Kensington: Church Faces Dire Financial Hardships

November 15, 2012

Joel Barnaby, 54, pastor of Greater Church of Philadelphia, is facing a financial crisis so great that it threatens to shut down the building and displace the congregation. The century-old building, located on the 2000

University City

University City: First Community Planning Meeting Draws Big Crowd

November 14, 2012

Community members packed a large meeting room in The Enterprise Center, located at 4548 Market St., for the first of three public planning meetings concerning the re-zoning of the University City/Southwest District of Philadelphia Tuesday

Education

Fairhill: Local Teacher Forms Math Enrichment Club

November 14, 2012

When John Piniat first came to Potter-Thomas Promise Academy in 2010 he knew that he had to make a positive impact on the students in one way or another. Piniat is a math coach at

Crime

Germantown: No Residents Show Up for Meeting with Police

November 14, 2012

Police officers from the 14th District held a Police Service Area meeting last night at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 5421 Germantown Ave., but neighborhood residents were noticeably absent. In fact, no residents showed up.

Economy

Fairhill: Sidewalk Sale Attempts to Raise Money for Church Restorations

November 13, 2012

For parishioners like Ruth Hernandez, the fundraising for the construction on the Zoe Bible Fellowship Baptist Church has been a long process. The church, located at 2652 N. Ninth St. in Fairhill, has undergone restoration

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Warmth for the Winter at Reed’s Coffee House

November 13, 2012

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

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Local Tavern Shows Support for Marine Corps

November 12, 2012

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

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