https://vimeo.com/22751991 People’s Emergency Center] At the People’s Emergency Center, support for homeless families and neighborhood revitalization are top priorities. Providing shelter and social services to those in need, this Powelton Village-based organization takes pride in [continue reading…]
Jenay Brooks, 23, has struggled with homelessness for several years. She currently resides at Gloria’s Place, a residential facility run by the People’s Emergency Center. Located at 39th and Spring Garden streets, Gloria’s Place houses [continue reading…]
While the residents of Park Pleasant Nursing Home may not consider themselves artists, the unique and spirited atmosphere of Park Pleasant suggests otherwise. Located at 4712 Chester Ave., the nursing home rehabilitation center is decorated [continue reading…]
A protestor threw Monopoly money into the air and shouted her outrage at the auctioning crowd for taking away the foreclosed homes of dozens of Philadelphia families, all before being escorted out by security on [continue reading…]
The People’s Emergency Center, located at 39th and Baring streets, dedicates each day to helping people and families in Philadelphia who are struggling with homelessness. It offers multiple programs including a GED program, emergency housing [continue reading…]
Arthur Bye, of Urban & Bye Realtor, has seen firsthand the changing demographics of Powelton Village. Over the last half century the neighborhood has lost some of its diversity. “Powelton Village started out in the [continue reading…]
A playground is a sacred place for a community. It is there that parents and caregivers trust that their children will be safe from harm as they enjoy all of the fun amenities it has [continue reading…]
While the Walnut Hill Community Playground has had its rough patches, with two shootings last spring and numerous arrests, it has been taking a turn for the better with the help of the Friends of [continue reading…]
At 40th Street and Lancaster Avenue is Paper Dolls, a new boutique. The small shop opened on March 6 and features women’s clothing. Inside, the walls are lined with purses and T-shirts and the floor is [continue reading…]
Cedar Park residents rolls up their sleeves on Saturday to begin one of many projects being undertaken for the Philly Spring Cleanup. Undertaken in conjunction with West Philadelphia Cooperative School and the University City District, [continue reading…]
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