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It’s a simple requirement, yet a necessary one. Wilhelmina Alimi said one must enjoy reading in order to become a successful librarian. The children’s librarian at Walnut Hill’s Lucien E. Blackwell branch, Alimi doesn’t just

A recent study by the Pew Charitable Trusts found that the Free Libraries of Philadelphia are underused when compared with public libraries in other urban areas. While Philadelphia may have more libraries per capita than

https://vimeo.com/39420773] Before stepping into a booth, Pennsylvanians will now have to show identification to vote in the November election. Republicans call it a measure protecting against voter fraud; Democrats call it a politically motivated push

https://vimeo.com/39595636] Officer Frank Rivera spends his afternoons and evenings at the Harrowgate Police Athletic League Center. Located at 851 E. Tioga St. in Harrowgate, the PAL center services the 18-and-under population, many of whom are

https://vimeo.com/39591342] While homicides across the city have increased this year, Philadelphia’s 14th Police District, which serves North Germantown and West Oak Lane, has seen half as many homicides compared to this time last year. Capt.

Members of Bethel Baptist Church in Kensington, who came out this weekend to the church’s free family movie night, got more than just a special national screening of the documentary Two Hats. The film was

https://vimeo.com/39739043] As Philadelphia schools face a budget deficit of $26 million this year, The Dow Chemical Co. is giving some schools the opportunity to expand their math and science programs this spring. Scientists and research

The inside of the Multicultural Wellness Center feels more like a well-worn home than the sterile atmosphere associated with most medical centers. Tall, brightly colored resting chairs are lined up in front of a large