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East Passyunk: Random Acts of Kindness Club Teaches Children to be Kind and Give Back

April 29, 2019 Lila McDermott

Late one night in November of 2018, Stacey Altadonna was lying in bed trying to think of ways she could give back to her community. Suddenly, inspiration struck the Girard Estates resident: she would start

East Passyunk

Passyunk: Passyunk Square Civic Association President Sarah Anton Discusses Changes Within the Neighborhood

April 16, 2019 Ashley Gale

One of the best parts of Sarah Anton’s job is meeting and interacting with neighbors, she said. As the president of the Passyunk Square Civic Association (PSCA), Anton heads the organization in part responsible for

Neighborhoods

Point Breeze: Diversified Community Services Brings New Hope With New Programs

April 15, 2019 Brian Maiorana

At Diversified Community Services (DCS), an organization that provides after-school programs for at risk youth in Philadelphia, Director of Intensive Prevention Services Carmen Carabella and Director of Early Learning Tynnetta Beyah are bringing new programs

Politics

South Philadelphia: A Conversation With Chris Nevin, 39th Ward Committeeperson and GRASP Co-founder

April 12, 2019 Meghan Costa

Chris Nevin, co-founder and co-chair of the nonpartisan organization Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) and committeeperson for the 39th Ward, says his positions share two primary goals: connecting voters with their local candidates and

Community Meetings

Passyunk: Community Group GRASP Hosts Bar Association at Monthly Meeting

March 26, 2019 Meghan Costa

Two representatives from the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Judicial Commission attended the Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) monthly meeting to discuss the commission’s process for evaluating and recommending judicial candidates. The meeting, held on Feb.

Devil's Pocket

Devil’s Pocket: New Initiatives At Veolia Call For Better Community Engagement

November 19, 2018 Morgan Kolakowski

Veolia Energy, a French electric utility company, recently created a new business plan in its Philadelphia branch to push for stronger engagement with the surrounding communities. To kick off Veolia’s new initiative, account manager Daryl

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Painted Bride Arts Center Is Committed To Creating A New Mission For The Community

October 19, 2018 Dee Patel

Although the beloved, mosaic-covered structure in Old City will not be getting a historic designation, The Painted Bride is making new plans. The art center’s executive director, Laurel Raczka, is seeking new ways to sustain

Featured Stories

Immigration: St. Maron’s Church Brings Together Middle Eastern Immigrants For Prayer And Community

September 17, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

On Sunday mornings at St. Maron’s Church, congregants listen as Father Vince Farhat leads the liturgy, and afterward congregants come to the church hall for coffee and pastries. St. Maron’s has existed in South Philadelphia as

Bella Vista

Immigration: Councilman Mark Squilla Helps Serve Immigrant Communities

August 1, 2018 Dylan Long

Councilman Mark Squilla is the councilman for the First District in Philadelphia City Council. Squilla is the representative for several Philadelphia neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Kensington, Bella Vista, Northern Liberties, Fishtown and Port Richmond. A native

Featured Stories

Wharton: Roots Of Happiness Grows Community For Elderly Southeast Asian Immigrants And Refugees

July 18, 2018 Laura Smythe

Every Tuesday morning elderly Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees come together to socialize, strengthen community ties and improve their mental and physical health. Roots of Happiness: Elders Health & Wellness Services takes place from 9

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