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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 [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Overbrook Park: Skate Park Project Rerouted

December 9, 2012 0

A proposed skate park at Rose Playground in Overbrook Park has been wheeled to another location. Instead of the skate facility, Overbrook Park residents have received a new walking track and exercise area at Rose. [continue reading…]

Education

Powelton Village: University Expansion Destroyed a Community

December 4, 2012 2

https://vimeo.com/54741376] It began with a seemingly innocuous trip to the mailbox on 36th and Hamilton Street on an April night in 1958. In-Ho Oh, a 26-year-old Korean exchange student studying political science at the University [continue reading…]

Economy

Powelton Village: Neighborhood Meeting Discusses Drexel Proposal

November 30, 2012 0

In the Metropolitan Baptist Church, located at 3500 Baring St., the Powelton Village Civic Association held its monthly meeting on Monday. The meetings, which are held to allow residents and volunteers to voice concerns to [continue reading…]

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Girls’ Camp Continues Leadership Programs

November 15, 2012 0

Founded on the values of respect, diversity and collaboration, Camp Sojourner, the Girls’ Leadership Camp has continued to provide young girls from the ages of 8 to 17 with the tools to be well-rounded individuals. [continue reading…]

University City

University City: First Community Planning Meeting Draws Big Crowd

November 14, 2012 0

Community members packed a large meeting room in The Enterprise Center, located at 4548 Market St., for the first of three public planning meetings concerning the re-zoning of the University City/Southwest District of Philadelphia Tuesday [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Warmth for the Winter at Reed’s Coffee House

November 13, 2012 0

There was hardly breathing space at Reed’s Coffee and Tea House on 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue this past weekend as community members came out to support a clothing drive while they danced alongside Denise [continue reading…]

Economy

Wynnefield: Program Provides Employment for Residents with Disabilities

November 11, 2012 0

[vimeo 53122880] People with disabilities are a large but largely overlooked minority group in America.  The desires for employment among people with disabilities are no different from other groups. The Inglis Community Employment Services offers people [continue reading…]

History

East Parkside: Local Resident Strives to Preserve History

November 9, 2012 0

Voices of Sean Solomon and Isabelle Dijols https://vimeo.com/53381674] While many residents of Parkside are doing their civic duty to keep the community clean and safe, Sean Solomon proves to be an avid historian who is [continue reading…]

Uncategorized

University City: Catholic Church Embraces Change Expanding Services to Serve Faithful

November 9, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/52348653] If you are looking for a multicultural experience when attending church Ss. Agatha and James Parish on 38th and Chestnut Sts. is a good place to find such an experience. This Catholic church’s website [continue reading…]

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