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One of the greatest challenges musicians face is how to make a living off their craft. Rob Swift and Tom Williamson, members of the band, The Rivals, are attempting to supplement their band income with

https://vimeo.com/39706026] Like most major cities, Philadelphia is always trying to improve the quality of life for its residents. But Philadelphia’s 40,000 vacant lots–many of which plague parts of the city where the population has been

https://vimeo.com/38771814] Over the past 15 years, the landscape of University City has changed. The neighborhood has gone from an area of abandoned buildings and empty lots to one that is thriving with new businesses and residents. City

One night during his 19-month stay at Holmesburg Prison more than 20 years ago Frank Vega had a dream. In it, Vega saw four buildings with people going in and coming out of them. He

As Eugene Wilson fumbled with his latest energy bill and a wade of crumpled dollar bills at the front desk of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia, he smiled and chatted cheerfully with the receptionist. “They

https://vimeo.com/37224742] In The State of Homelessness in America 2012, The National Alliance to End Homelessness reported that in Philadelphia, Pa. and surrounding metropolitan areas, there are more than 11,000 homeless living on the streets and

“They are great, intelligent survivors but we have to work hard to build trust.” Those were the words that came from Mary Ellen Graham, the founder of My Place Germantown. My Place Germantown, located at

Walking into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, customers are immediately welcomed into the living room area. Not just one living room, but almost a dozen living room sets are neatly decorated and organized. On the