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Kingsessing: Developing Adult Literacy Provides Opportunities

October 31, 2017Lian Parsons

Eight years ago, Darrow Lyons’ wife encouraged him to join Never 2 Late, an adult literacy program offered through the Center for Literacy, an organization that provides programs to adult learners. The 63-year-old South Philly

Belmont: Entrepreneur Jennell Moody Hopes To Inspire City’s Youth

October 31, 2017Owen McCue and

When she was 14 years old, Jennell Moody (above) started braiding her neighbors’ hair on the front steps of her mother’s North Philadelphia home. Word of her skills spread through word of mouth, and Moody

City Politics: New Sanctuary Movement Responds To ICE “Safe City” Raids With Prayer

October 31, 2017Caitlyn Heter

New Sanctuary Movement, an interfaith immigrant justice organization, held a prayer vigil and Sukkot ritual outside of the Philadelphia offices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday, October 5, in response to what

Fishtown: Joe Primavera Building Community One Music Lesson At A Time

October 30, 2017Mark Ramos

After graduating from Temple University in 2008 with a degree in music, Joe Primavera taught private guitar and piano lessons throughout Philadelphia and parts of New Jersey. Shortly thereafter, he founded Philly Music Lessons, working out of

Point Breeze: Meet Alex Kanderson; the Brains and the Brawn Behind Philadelphia Tech Repair

October 30, 2017Daniel Fitzpatrick

Just west of Broad Street on Dickinson Street is Philadelphia Tech Repair. Alex Kanderson–the store’s owner, manager and lone employee–sits inside the small shop. As the small chalk board outside 1411 Dickinson St. states, he fixes

Brewerytown: Diane Scott Treats Everyone At Athletic Recreation Center As Family

October 27, 2017Daniel Bartels and

The Athletic Recreation Center is more than just a place for kids to go after school and prides itself on treating each and every child who comes through the doors like family. Diane Scott (pictured above)

Tacony: Community Makes 7000 Block of Erdrick Street Beautiful

October 26, 2017Eric Michaels

The 7000 block of Erdrick Street in Tacony is anxiously awaiting to find out if it will become the city’s Most Beautiful Block. And if you speak to any of the residents, they believe they’ve

Passyunk Square: Father Vincent Farhat Pays Homage To His Family With Unconditional Love In And Out Of Church

October 26, 2017Nydja Hood and

Vincent Farhat (pictured above), pastor at St. Maron’s Catholic Church located at 1013 Ellsworth St., has taken the guidance from his upbringing to provide love and compassion to all people. Farhat’s relationship with his family

Mayfair: Behind The Counter For 46 Years, And Counting

October 25, 2017Jenna Faccenda and

Walking through the chrome-handled door at the Mayfair Diner, there is often a familiar face to greet you on the other side. Betty Woods has worked the tables here on Frankford Avenue for 46 years.

Sharswood: After Loss, Father Gives Back to Neighborhood Children

October 24, 2017Emily Scott and

On the same Sharswood block where Greg Bullock was born, grew up and lived for nearly 50 years, he found himself standing in a pool of his son’s blood. Bullock’s son, Devin, was 17 years