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Social Issues: “I Felt It Was Important To Give Back To My Community As Much As I Can.”

August 28, 2017Ramona Roberts

Michael Lee is the executive director of the nonprofit organization Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lee graduated from Central High School and was a part of the inaugural class of Drexel

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Community Advisory Meetings, Farm To Families And Free Outdoor Movie Night This Week

August 21, 2017Jared Phillips

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Kensington Storefront Community Advisory Meeting– Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 2774 Kensington

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Back To School BBQ, Screen Printing Workshop And More This Week

August 21, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  DIY Screen Printing Workshop– Monday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., DiSilvestro Playground (1701

Education

Education: “A grassroots attempt to deal with the problems of socio-economic segregation.”

August 17, 2017Brianna Spause

Jeff Hornstein is the chair of Friends of Neighborhood Education (FONE), a coalition that organizes more than 40 “Friends of” groups, or collections of neighbors investing in their neighborhood schools. The organization serves as the

Education

Education: “I don’t want to say having literacy is a panacea. It gives you access.”

August 17, 2017Brianna Spause

Diane Inverso has been serving as the executive director of the Office of Adult Education (OAE) since 2016, after working for the recently renamed Mayor’s Commission on Literacy for more than 25 years. Though the

Business

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Sex Clubs, Racism And Guns

August 11, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Guy shot his AR-15: A man fired his weapon in Northeast Philly, crashed his truck in Trevose,

Business

Holmesburg: New Foundations High School Teachers Attempt To Unionize

August 8, 2017Bob Stewart

One night last November, Alicia Lynch finally got home from her job as a school counselor at New Foundations Charter High School. She just wanted to share a meal with her husband and three children.

Education

Point Breeze: Soul School Festival, Summer Of Freedom And More This Week

August 7, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Hypnobabies Summer II Class: Monday, Aug. 7, 6:15-9:15 p.m. – Lilypad (1234

Crime

Mayfair this week: Native Makes Good, Old Photos And A Court Ruling

August 4, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Local woman hopes to reunite photo album with family: When a box of photos were found

Economy

Education: Councilwoman Helen Gym, “I need a big vision for the school district that people believe in.”

July 31, 2017Brianna Spause

Helen Gym (D) is an at-large Philadelphia City Council member and vocal education advocate. Her goal in public office has been to to tackle widespread poverty through creating a quality public education system – the same system

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