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Strawberry Mansion: William D. Kelley School Career Exploration Program

February 16, 2012

Orissa Adams, the dean of students at the William D. Kelley School, is working to provide her students with as many resources as possible while on a limited budget. She was recently awarded a $500 grant toward

Fishtown

Fishtown: Donations of Prom Dresses for Girls in Need

February 16, 2012

Maryelis Santiago recently realized that many young girls might not be able to afford prom attire due to financial shortcomings. Hoping that girls may get the dresses they deserve, Santiago has formed a prom dress

Featured Stories

Wynnefield: Retired Woman Helps Neighborhood Children Get to School

February 16, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36704842] Doris Flamer may be retired, but she still has a hectic commute. Every weekday, Flamer drives eight children to five different West Philadelphia schools in her royal-blue van. The retiree, a resident of Wynnefield

History

Overbrook Farms: Historic Designation May Affect a Catholic Church

February 15, 2012

The potential historical district designation for Overbrook Farms may affect a Catholic church that has been a part of the neighborhood for more than 100 years. While the Philadelphia Historical Commission has recently led discussions

Kensington

Kensington: Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Not Reaching Residents

February 15, 2012

Comcast, the largest home Internet provider, is having a difficult time bridging the digital divide in Kensington. Introduced last fall, Comcast’s Internet Essentials program aims to provide low-income families with home Internet access for $9.95

Milton
Crime

Hunting Park: Keeping Children Safe from Kidnappers

February 15, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36865921] It’s every parent’s nightmare – losing his or her child in a kidnapping. Iriana DeJesus would have turned 17 this year. She could have been halfway through her junior year in high school and

Music

West Oak Lane: Despite Challenges, Local Song Writer Aims to Inspire

February 15, 2012

Despite enduring a great deal of adversity in his life, Philadelphia musician Horace Harrington has overcome many challenges and remains committed to inspiring others. The 62-year-old Harrington, who resides in West Oak Lane, is not

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Community Center’s Computer Lab Goes Underused

February 14, 2012

In November the Greater Brewerytown Community Development Corp. (GBCDC) reopened its technology center for the public, but employees at the community center said it still feels like an underused resource. “I think people are a

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Volunteers Help Local Business Prosper

February 14, 2012

In times of economic hardship, volunteers have become an increasing necessity to keep many businesses running. In particular, community programs are especially in need of volunteers when funding is so hard to get. Blessings Inc. is a

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: New Lamp Posts Illuminate Park Streets

February 14, 2012

In line with the revitalization project for Hunting Park, new lights were installed along the streets on Monday afternoon. These light posts are designed to further illuminate the park during the evening hours, making it

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