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South Philadelphia: Congregation Provides Unknown History to the Community

June 28, 2016Branden T Toro

Walking down South Fourth Street, it can be easy to mistake The Little Shul for just another row home. Once inside, the history of the building quickly takes shape. Located at the corner of Fourth

Business

Strawberry Mansion: Tyrone Williams of NAC Teaches Community To Use Its Voice

June 27, 2016Jordan Gunselman and

Now the head of community engagement at the Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action Center, Tyrone Williams has worked his whole life trying to better his community. From a young age, Williams took an active interest in reaching

Environment

Sustainability: Philly’s Organic Coffee Culture Impacts Poor Countries Around the World

June 24, 2016Alexa R Zizzi

As a $20 billion industry in exportation alone, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world. Organic, Arabica coffee, a native species of coffee beans, is indigenous to the high mountains where it’s cultivated

Environment

Sustainability: The Philadelphia Orchard Project Provides Fresh Fruit to Communities

June 24, 2016Alexa R Zizzi

Just when you think the fast-paced, industrialized, city life is dry and desolate, the Philadelphia Orchard Project brings nature’s beauties to brighten up Philly’s urban neighborhoods. As a nonprofit, community-based organization, the Philadelphia Orchard Project transforms vacant

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Center City: The Sustainable Business Network Serves the Community Through Social and Environmental Advocacy

June 23, 2016Alexa R Zizzi

Approaching its 15-year anniversary, the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) has grown from a small nonprofit startup, into a thriving organization dedicated to social and economic sustainable business practices. Founded by Judy Wicks, co-founder of the

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Big Five Coaches Like On Court Skills and Off Court Character

June 22, 2016Geno J Cantell

The Big Five college basketball teams in Philadelphia – Temple, St. Joseph’s, La Salle, Pennsylvania and Villanova – each have their own strategies for how they go about evaluating a player’s talent and how to attract them to

Business

Newbold: Spanish-Speaking Organization Promotes and Preserves Mexican Culture and Traditions in South Philly Community

June 21, 2016Taylor Lee Calta

Mexican culture is a major focus for the Spanish-speaking community that gathers in the salmon colored building on the corner of 17th and Dickinson streets in South Philadelphia. Casa Monarca is a small nonprofit organization that

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Arch Enemy Forming Alliances with Local Artists

June 21, 2016Allison Christine Clark

In the midst of inspecting the new paintings to adorn his walls, art director Patrick Shillenn snapped his fingers in revelation and then stepped back behind a wall to adjust the room lighting to properly complement the

Environment

Girard Estate: Stephen Girard Park Offers A Sense Of Community to South Philly Neighborhood

June 20, 2016Taylor Lee Calta

Stephen Girard Park, located at 21st and Shunk streets, nestled in the neighborhood of Girard Estate, serves to connect a community in an area that is steeped in history. Ann Christinzio, the park’s historian and a

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Sports Groups are Important for Mental Health

June 17, 2016Andrew J Knight

The physical benefits of sports and exercise have long been established. Staying active can help fight disease, improve your immune system and show better character traits to help you develop as a person. But what about

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