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Powelton Village: Community Center Promotes Performing Arts

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: An International Credit Program Visits West Philadelphia

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

Mount Airy: Resident Inspired to Found Caregiver Support Group

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: New Wal-Mart Hires Locally, Donates to Community

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

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

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

Hunting Park: Lacrosse Finds Big City Stage

https://vimeo.com/40249518] Face plates, knee pads, mouth guards, goalies and sticks with nets are all factors in a sport not traditionally played within large cities below the collegiate level. Lacrosse, traditionally a sport popular in suburban

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Hunting Park: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children to Throw Prom for Patients

Dealing with cancer can be difficult enough for adults, but the stress of treatment can be even more burdensome for children. Missing out on school, friends and many activities that most kids take for granted

Fairhill: Tuxedo Shop Dresses Up The Neighborhood

Although many of Fairhill’s streets are lined with stores that offer quality clothing, Tiara and Tuxedo seems to stand apart from the rest. With prom season fast approaching, young residents have turned to the shop

Fairhill: Fish Shop’s Owner Enjoys Educating the Community

Most adults dream of working at a job they love. However, not everybody is afforded that luxury. Hector Berrios pursues his passion every day. Berrios has owned The Fish Tank Guy shop, located on 3049

Walnut Hill: Police Headquarters May Give New Life to Vacant Building

https://vimeo.com/39813764] As the elevated subway car rolls into the nearby station, the Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building sits perfectly silent, serving as a nod to Walnut Hill’s storied past. The sprawling 15-acre site has

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