Paul Corbin was looking for a new way to get in shape and add some excitement to his workout routine. Becoming bored with the same routine of lifting weights and running, this Frankford resident was [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/40886104] As human beings, we have our fair share of problems–physical, mental, emotional–we have it all. So what do we most commonly do when something goes awry within ourselves? We head to see a doctor, [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41019209] Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are at least 3,000 years old. Last year, the National Institute of Health’s monthly newsletter noted more than three million adults in the United States alone use acupuncture. Until [continue reading…]
The recent removal of foliage from around electrical lines near a popular athletic field sent a strong shock through members of the Somerton Youth Organization because of a dangerous condition that removal created. Work [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41288499] One nonprofit sustainability program is moving Fishtown toward a greener and cleaner future. It is Sustainable 19125’s goal to make the 19125 ZIP code the greenest in Philadelphia, and community members are leading the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41284965] In the beginning of West Philadelphia’s development during the late 1800s, the neighborhood was predominately upper-class Jewish. However, in the past century, the demographics changed as much of that original community moved out and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41261534] What’s more fun than an energizing concert performed in the city you live in? A free concert takes place right in your community. On a Friday evening in April, Taller Puertorriqueno kicked off its [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41317453] Residents of the 4000 block of North Darien Street are like a family. Whether it’s giving the kids a safe place to play after school or forcing thugs and drug dealers off the block, [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41266013] A total of 1,240,360 pounds of trash were picked up during 2011’s Philly Spring Cleanup. A total of 2,574 volunteers, 149,860 pounds of waste recycled. In only it’s fourth year the program put up [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/41289154] The Walnut Hill zip code of 19139 is listed under the Federal Broadband Opportunities Program grant as one of the areas in Philadelphia most in need of digital literacy training. The needs present in [continue reading…]
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