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Kensington: A Lot Of Heart Has Gone Into Revitalizing A Community

April 30, 2015

In the heart of Kensington, one corporation has made it its mission to be a source of hope to everyone, from children to veterans to recently released inmates. The multitude of projects currently in development are

Education

Logan: Catholic High School Offers Healthy Meals Through Eatiquette

April 27, 2015

Most school lunch programs aren’t very health-conscious. Things such as chicken nuggets, frozen pizza and hot dogs are typical daily menu items in a high school lunchroom. The Vetri Foundation wanted to change this and

Arts and Entertainment

Andorra: Teen Reading Lounge Offers New Activities For Local Teens

April 22, 2015

For kids in Northwest Philadelphia, there is an abundance of programs, many of which are offered by local branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia. According to JoAnne Woods, the teen librarian at the Andorra

South Philadelphia High School, a high school that is apart of 1812 Product ions holds its outreach program.
Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Organizations Bring Dance and Theater to Classrooms

April 21, 2015

For two years now, Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite has had heightened concerns in regards to whether Philadelphia public schools will begin classes as scheduled at the start of the academic year, or if increased layoffs and budget cuts

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Morris Arboretum Bounces Back After Harsh Winter

April 20, 2015

After the past winter with its harsh weather conditions, the Morris Arboretum is still looking to bounce back without too much delay. “The biggest impact is the timing of flowering,” said Anthony Aiello, director of

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Yay Clay Allows Pottery Makers to Relax at BYOB Studio

April 17, 2015

On a recent Saturday afternoon, Yay Clay was the venue to host member Sharon Rosen’s birthday party. The large building was decorated with balloons and signs directing partygoers to the festivities. Once inside the Yay

Arts and Entertainment

Far Northeast: Children Create Fairy Tales to Learn About Russian Heritage

April 9, 2015Paul Klein

Every child learns the alphabet at some point in his or her life, but it takes an immense amount of dedication to learn two different alphabets. At “Fairy Tale Mosaica,” a class begun by Russian

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Film Group Screens Classics and Rarities at the Woodmere

April 8, 2015

Some people from the Chestnut Hill community go to the Woodmere Art Museum for more than its exhibits. They go for the Chestnut Hill Film Group’s “Tuesday Nights at the Movies.” https://vimeo.com/123270477] “When I was younger, I

Amateur Sports

Kensington: Organization Works to ‘Impact’ Lives of Veterans, Youths

April 7, 2015

The neighborhood of Kensington is one filled with hope for a better future. While jobs may be few and far between in this section of Philadelphia, its citizens still believe in a better tomorrow. One

Education

Mantua: Empowerment Program for Girls Plans to Make Debut in West Philly

April 7, 2015Paul Klein

Shanon Skipworth has a saying: “Do not judge me by the color of my skin, the texture of my hair or by the shape I’m in, judge me by what’s inside of me because I

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