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

August 28, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

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 [continue reading…]

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Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

August 25, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods–  Next City released a report listing Mayfair among a half dozen [continue reading…]

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Mayfair: This Week In The News — Car Crashes And Thefts, Political Rematches And Swimming Overseas

August 18, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Car crashes into funeral home–  A man drove his car into the John F. Fluehr & [continue reading…]

Economy

How To: Get A Property Tax Rebate

August 15, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

Many Philadelphia seniors are eligible for property tax rebates even if they rent. People as young as 50 years old qualify if they are widowed, and disabled residents as young as 18 can also qualify. [continue reading…]

Business

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

August 11, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

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, [continue reading…]

Education

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

August 7, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

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 [continue reading…]

Business

How To: Start A Registered Community Organization (RCO)

August 5, 2017 Bob Stewart 2

A few years ago, City Council established new qualifications for community organizations that wish to be part of development decisions in their area. Registered Community Organizations (RCO) are formal groups of community members that weigh [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox

August 4, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage [continue reading…]

Crime

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

August 4, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

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 [continue reading…]

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

July 31, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

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 [continue reading…]

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