Wharton: Roots Of Happiness Grows Community For Elderly Southeast Asian Immigrants And Refugees
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 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at coworking space Bok on Ninth Street near Mifflin Street. The program, run by SEAMAAC, serves […]
Pennsport: Five People Making A Difference
South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities. The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere to flourish. Pennsport and its adjoining neighborhoods reap the benefits of dedicated workers who truly make a difference in their community. Whether it’s 25 years of service with a […]
Pennsport: Neighbors React to Actual Value Initiative
[vimeo 81139347] With the reassessment of property values due to the Actual Value Initiative, some lifelong residents are seeing their property taxes go up. Several assessments have tripled the property value, and some residents are worried they may have to leave their homes. The Actual Value Initiative (AVI) is a program which is supposed to […]
Pennsport: AVI Assessments Take a Toll on Homeowners
[vimeo 81167389] With the Actual Value Initiative (AVI) raising property taxes throughout the city, many Philadelphia homeowners are wondering exactly why and how this is happening. The main goal of AVI was supposed to be a reassessment of all the properties in the city at their current market value. The Actual Value Initiative reflects the […]
Whitman: Neighbors Have Mixed Feelings On New Bowling Alley
It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or building under construction. On the corner of Oregon Avenue and Swanson Street lies a large factor building that was formerly a fruit and produce distributor called Thomas Colace and Company, which moved their […]