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LGBTQ: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents Classic Plays With a Twist

March 22, 2016Allison Anne Merchant

A recent production by Mauckingbird Theatre Company was set in the 17th century, complete with all the attire, mannerisms and dialogue of the day — and a cell phone. It’s that type of modern twist on classic plays that reflects the origin

Fairhill: Puerto Rican School of Music Reflects the Beat of the Community

March 21, 2016James M. Kirn and

The Puerto Rican Institute of Music sits on North 5th Street, a road surrounded by Latino influence. Walking by on any afternoon you might even hear the beat of plena – traditional Puerto Rican music –

Francisville: More Than Just Another Furniture Store, Uhuru Seeks to Educate

March 21, 2016Victoria G Mier

When nonprofit Uhuru Furniture moved from Center City to Francisville, sales manager Ruby Gittelsohn remembers one community member’s surprise. “I remember one guy said, ‘I was watching while they were renovating this building, but I

Haddington: Volunteer Wants Library to Serve as ‘Beacon in the Neighborhood’

March 21, 2016Valerie W. Vaincoeur and

Sheila Washington is a 62-year-old Overbrook resident who is passionate about the area. She has been the president of Friends of Haddington Library since 2008. Despite being retired, she loves volunteering in the Haddington library.

Oxford Circle: PAL Helps Neighborhood Youth Succeed

March 18, 2016Ashley Rose Kane and

The Oxford Circle Police Athletic League is part of a nonprofit organization that seeks to build relationships between police officers and children within the neighborhood. Its goal is to keep kids off the street and to give

East Oak Lane: Raise of Hope, Inc. Provides Affordable Housing for Homeless Families

March 18, 2016Talore G McBride and

Homelessness is nothing new and for Raise of Hope, Inc. founder Habeebah Ali the issue resonates on a personal level. As a survivor of domestic violence and someone who was once homeless, Ali knows how

South Philly: Retro Video Game Lover Opens Shop For People Who Love Tech

March 15, 2016Abigail Durey and

“I’ve made a lot of friends – the customers that come, most of the time they’re really good friends,” said Oscar Sosa Tapia, owner of King DVDs and Video Games. Kings DVDs and Video Games

University City: Keeping The Printed Page Alive

March 15, 2016pnadmin, Hongrui Zhang

Among the bright blue walls and posters full of literary puns, Kathleen Volk Miller (below) sits in a sea of papers and books. It’s a scene some might find overwhelming, but she wouldn’t have it any

Allegheny West: Mentorship Program Aims To Empower Youth

March 14, 2016Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu and

Young adults gathered at Berean Baptist Church last month to take part in a mentorship program. What started out with singing “This Little Light of Mine” and general announcements turned into a night of group activities

Allegheny West: A Pastor’s Devotion to Youth Empowerment

March 14, 2016Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu and

Rev. Maria Lewis has devoted her life to the church and her community through youth empowerment, most recently as the pastor of youth and young adults at the Berean Baptist Church in Allegheny West. Her leadership