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Logan: Caribbean Culture Aims To Make A Name For Itself in North Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40174816] Annette Kerr and Reveree Jahman had difficulties adapting to American society but were able to find an organization that allowed them to incorporate aspects of their culture into their new communities. The two Jamaicans

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Northeast Philadelphia: Residents Take Action Against Bill Proposing to Legalize Bandit Signs

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40173364] On Jan. 26, Councilman Curtis Jones, D-4th, formally introduced a bill, No. 120017, that would legalize the bandit signs that have been littering the streets and creating blight in the neighborhoods. The bill was

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: Ample Living Space Attracts Musicians

April 11, 2012

One of the greatest challenges musicians face is how to make a living off their craft. Rob Swift and Tom Williamson, members of the band, The Rivals, are attempting to supplement their band income with

Amateur Sports

Brewerytown: Baseball Program Targets Inner-City Youth

April 11, 2012

Many people consider baseball to be America’s great past-time, but evidence shows that inner-city youth may have moved on to other activities. The number of African-American players in Major League Baseball is dwindling, according to

Environment

Packer Park: Local Resident Compares Lower South District to Home in Japan

April 11, 2012

South Philadelphia resident Joanna Osawa said she didn’t know Xfinity Live! had opened in the sports complex adjacent to Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, but she said the community should focus on how to improve its

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Community Center Promotes Performing Arts

April 11, 2012

For artists longing to have their creativity funneled into something productive and meaningful, The Community Education Center, located at 3500 Lancaster Ave., provides the space, knowledge and resources needed to accomplish their goals of performing.

Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill: An International Credit Program Visits West Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/39950006] Entrepreneur Works is a non-profit organization focused on helping individuals in underserved neighborhoods gain financial stability and to become self-sufficient. Recently, representatives from Entrepreneur Works came to the Free Library of Philadelphia on 52nd

Education

Mount Airy: Resident Inspired to Found Caregiver Support Group

April 11, 2012

It started about more than 20 years ago at a “Goodbye 1990 Party.” Eager to roll in the New Year, Jean Cunningham invited a group of friends over and among them was Roy Kirkley, an

Port Richmond

Port Richmond: New Wal-Mart Hires Locally, Donates to Community

April 11, 2012

A new 92,000-square-foot Wal-Mart will officially open its doors today at the Aramingo Crossings Shopping Center at 2200 Wheatsheaf Lane, bringing an estimated 300 jobs to the area. To welcome the new employees a preview ceremony

Abandoned Property

Kensington: The Neighborhood Tries to Cope With the Fire’s Aftermath

April 10, 2012

The blocks that surround the abandoned warehouse, located at 1871 E. York St., which caught fire early Monday morning, continue to be off-limits as construction workers and firefighters spent countless hours trying to clear the

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