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Economy

Kensington: Community Group Helps Local Residents

March 19, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38471592] Chick-Fil-A kitchen manager Christina Tovar takes great pride in her work. A mother of three, she represents the many low-income families who are finding jobs in Kensington due to the many developments and businesses

Health

Al Dia: Hispanic Group Cuts Quit Smoking Campaign Because of Lack of Funds

March 18, 2012

Despite the need for tobacco cessation programs in Philadelphia, funding for Concilio’s program to support Latino individuals who want to quit smoking ended last week. Concilio, the oldest Latino organization in the city at 705-09 N.

Parkside

West Parkside: District Plan to Revitalize Parkside Avenue

March 15, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38474644] The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is expected to adopt Philadelphia2035 West Park and Lower South District plans Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting. One of the key components of the West Park District plan

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Center Promotes Positive Aging Through Programs

March 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38465910] The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging funds many senior citizen centers throughout Philadelphia, but only one in Germantown. Located at 5818 Germantown Ave., Center in the Park is a senior center that provides supportive services

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Program Brings Youth Back to Shakespeare

March 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38383836] Young aspiring actors gather together at the Francis Cope House, located at One Awbury Road, bringing the words of Shakespeare to life. Suddenly, a room that only housed a fireplace and an oriental rug,

Abandoned Property

Mantua: Youth Group Tries to Rejuventate Shuttered Church

March 14, 2012

At the corner of 34th and Brandywine streets is an abandoned church, a sight not uncommon in Philadelphia. However, this church isn’t being left to rot until someone scoops up the property for development. New

Arts and Entertainment

Strawberry Mansion: Ballet Program at Pratt Elementary Improves Students’ Attitudes

March 14, 2012

Classical music played from a small boom box on Anna Pratt Elementary’s auditorium stage as young girls stared at their instructor’s feet. The instructor stood in a turnout, a fundamental ballet step, where the dancer’s

Strawberry Mansion

Strawberry Mansion: After-School Program Captures Voice of Youth

March 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38465918] Once a week, a group of William D. Kelley students gather in a small instruction room at the close of their school day. Though they are familiar with one another because of the classroom

Education

West Oak Lane: Expansion Has Positive Impact On School

March 14, 2012

West Oak Lane Charter School recently finished an eight-month process of adding an expansion to their school that has created a new sense of pride for the students and teachers. School officials began discussing the expansion

Arts and Entertainment

West Oak Lane: Former Inmate Aims to Inspire Through Art

March 14, 2012

Jeffrey Glenn Reese, who lives in Mount Airy, began his career as a young graffiti artist in New York City. Now he is an internationally known artist and an inspiration to many. As an 11-year-old

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