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Germantown: West Winona Street Fights Crime and Pollution

October 17, 2012

[vimeo 51501732] At first glance, the rowhomes of the 400 block of West Winona Street resemble many other tree-lined streets in Germantown. But the block’s thoughtful and caring neighbors revealed a historically rich and tight-knit community.

Featured Stories

Haddington: Ruby Street Residents Oppose Proposed Rehab Center

October 16, 2012

https://vimeo.com/51399835] Each morning, Kirk Hightower grabs his broom and dustpan and takes to the 200 block of North Ruby Street. On this day, he shares it with more than half a dozen stray cats. Referred

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Powelton Village: A Medley of Perspectives on One Block

October 16, 2012

https://vimeo.com/51418346] FBI stakeouts, bombings and mysterious murders are all things you would find in the premise for a high revenue blockbuster hit. But those events can also be found in Powelton Village. The neighborhood, which

Fairhill

Fairhill: North Fairhill Street Comes Together Through Neighborhood Problems

October 16, 2012

https://vimeo.com/51409470] The people on the 2800 block of North Fairhill Street are typical of the Fairhill area – they work hard, raise their families and play, all while trying to combat problems affecting their neighborhood

Roxborough

Roxborough: Gorgas Park Holds 16th Annual Harvest Festival

October 15, 2012

The moon bounce, face painting and games entertained the children while disc jockey Robbie D played a variety of oldies, rock and country music Sunday at the 16th Annual Harvest Festival in Gorgas Park in

Environment

Kensington: Garden Brings Camaraderie Back to Community

October 10, 2012

When Elizabeth VanUmesseren recollected her views about a vacant lot on the corner of Master and Lawrence Streets many years ago, she said plans for cultivating the lot into a community garden didn’t look promising.

Lawndale

Lawndale: Parishioners Keep Church Spirit Alive

October 10, 2012

Parishioners of Trinity Church Oxford  will keep the spirit of their church alive during a historical lantern graveyard tour this Saturday. Kate Sampson, director and producer of the lantern graveyard tour, incorporated stories from prior tours with

North Central

North Central Philadelphia: Community Roots Grow Business

October 10, 2012

Sheila Johnson left her corporate banking job in Center City and returned to her community to help run the University Thriftshop at 1723 Cecil B. Moore Ave. This business is about recycling items that people

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Annual Fundraiser Brings Puppies and Community Together

October 10, 2012

Puppies were the featured focus of the 3rd Annual Save The Mums & Mutts Fundraiser held at the Burke Playground, Second and Jackson streets, on the first Saturday in October that also included games, live

Fairhill

Fairhill: Local Church Woman Gives Back to Community

October 10, 2012

For Margarita Rivera, trying to stay afloat in these tough economic times has proven to be quite a challenge; however, her own financial hardships have not deterred her from giving back to her community. Rivera

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