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Sustainability: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

April 7, 2014  0

A beautiful city is more than just pleasing to the eye. It also serves as a center of pride and loyalty for those who call that place home. Keep Philadelphia Beautiful has been active in [Read More]

Education

Haddington: WePAC Holds a Conversation on Philly Schools Budget Crisis

November 22, 2013  0

Members of the West Philadelphia Alliance for children (WePAC) recently hosted a discussion “Budget Battles: A Conversation on Philly Schools” at the Haddington Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. WePAC provides literary programs to [Read More]

Economy

Haddington: Revitalization Strives to Bring New Life to West Market Street Corridor

May 6, 2013  0

[vimeo 65434018] One of Philadelphia’s oldest high speed lines, the Market Frankford Blue Line, allows commuters to travel between Center City and West Philadelphia within a matter of minutes. However, from 1999 to 2009 the train [Read More]

Crime

Haddington: Lack of Reentry Agencies Leaves City to Fill the Gap

April 16, 2013  0

Every day, an average of 87 prisoners from the Philadelphia County Jail are released back into Philadelphia. For many of those freed, their return to jail is inevitable. The risk of returning to prison greatly [Read More]

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Neighborhoods Map Their Way to Community Transformation

March 5, 2013  2

[vimeo 61009342] Residents of Haddington, Morris Park, Cathedral Park and Carroll Park met last week as part of a community outreach program initiative to discuss the state of their communities. HMC2 , a local organization which [Read More]

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Residents Plan to Take Action in Community Meeting

February 26, 2013  0

In a rousing community policy meeting, residents and liaisons for local organizations assembled to discuss and develop action plans for multiple neighborhood issues. “We want to see results and to sustain those results,” Mike Cormany, [Read More]

Haddington

Haddington: Green Space for Area Health Center

February 12, 2013  0

After serving the community for almost 30 years, Spectrum Health Services Inc. is opening a new, environment-friendly clinic which will increase the amount of patients served and the types of services provided. SHS purchased the [Read More]

Haddington

Haddington: Zoning Prompts Church to Sell Property

February 5, 2013  0

St. Joseph’s Baptist Church in Haddington has decided to part ways with its off-site property after a decision passed that denied usage of the church as a rehabilitation center for ex-offenders. The decision was made [Read More]

Amateur Sports

Haddington: Olympic Champ Trains Young Boxers

December 11, 2012  0

At 6 feet 5 inches, Tyrell Biggs presents an intimidating physical presence. However, due to his quiet demeanor, it is easy to overlook him. Biggs, 51, is soft-spoken. On most weekdays, he can be found [Read More]

Education

Haddington: Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Brings Seniors Together

November 7, 2012  0

[vimeo:https://vimeo.com/52951427] Seniors in the Haddington section of Philadelphia recently attended the first annual Gospel Festival, hosted by the neighborhood’s Multi Services for Older Adults. Sudell Black, president of the choir, organized the festival. “I was chosen [Read More]

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