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Powelton Village: Publication Puts Communities on the Ground

October 3, 2012

https://vimeo.com/50505611] If Philadelphia’s organizations could be personified, On the Ground would be known as a drifter. But for the past three months, this pilot organization of the publication Flying Kite has called 4017 Lancaster Ave.

Featured Stories

West Philadelphia: Coalition Gives Block a Makeover

September 30, 2012

[vimeo 50458316] Hammers were swinging up and down the street as volunteers, organizers and residents joined forces to do a number of critical repairs on 10 different homes on the 800 block of North Holly Street. Some

Health

University City: Wellness Center Adds Hands to R&B Festival

September 28, 2012

Massage and music merged on Market Street in West Philadelphia during the R&B Fest on a mid-September Saturday sponsored by the Partnership Community Development Corporation. The R&B Fest street festival was held to raise awareness

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Piano Academy Encourages Young Learners

September 26, 2012

Situated on the corner of 47th Street near Cedar Avenue sits a small 300-square-foot studio that teaches more than just piano. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, open since 2010, is following Shinichi Suzuki’s style of

Environment

Wynnefield: Urban Tree Connection Grows Business and Community Involvement

September 23, 2012

Many automatically assume that fresh produce like spinach, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes originates from farms outside Philadelphia in places like Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County or the ‘Garden State’ of New Jersey. However, Urban Tree Connection has

West Philadelphia

Walnut Hill: West Philadelphia YMCA Gets a Makeover

September 21, 2012

https://vimeo.com/49655004] The West Philadelphia YMCA, located at 5120 Chestnut St., has made some changes to its facilities in the past couple of weeks. These changes are important in order to keep the community interested. “For

Economy

Powelton Village: Small Businesses Thrive Along Lancaster Avenue

September 21, 2012

https://vimeo.com/49551337] Lancaster Avenue has long been a must see when you visit Powelton Village. The numerous niche shops which inhabit the street seem to constantly draw shoppers’ attention. But the shops are not the only

Cedar Park

Haddington: ACHIEVEabilty Keeps the Community Active

September 21, 2012

[vimeo 49601091] On 60th Street in West Philadelphia, the white building on the corner appears to be just another corner store, but a look inside reveals this isn’t any ordinary building — it’s a gemstone of the

West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia: Center for Culinary Enterprises Set to Open

September 20, 2012

Almost everyone who’s tried Taria Dean’s potato salad has agreed it is delicious. Every time, Dean, owner of T’s Tasty Tater Salad, Inc., would serve up her potato salad at family events and community functions,

Health

Wynnefield: Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia Goes Beyond Basic Care

September 17, 2012

Over 40,000 people in Philadelphia suffer with several different forms of cancer according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. One organization that offers extensive emotional and educational support to people affected by cancer is the

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