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Mantua

Mantua: Restoring the Faith With the Davis Brothers

April 8, 2014Kathryn Matheson

In 1995, the tension between West Philadelphia gangs “The Underworld” and “The L.A. Boys” had reached a breaking point. A brutal turf war had started between the gangs after the mother of an L.A. Boys

Allegheny

Tioga-Nicetown and Allegheny West: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014

Tioga-Nicetown and Allegheny West have consistently been portrayed in the news as poverty and crime-ridden areas. But often overlooked are the leaders that work in the community. Whether new to the community or long-time presences,

Arts and Entertainment

Fairmount: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014tub10245

Community involvement is very prevalent in the Fairmount neighborhood. Being an up-and-coming area, many of the residents and business owners have different levels of experience in the neighborhood, but many agree that the residents tend

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014

Philadelphia presents itself as a city where artists can not only do what they love as a career, but they can also live comfortably while doing so. Without the people who help network, teach and

Education

Health Beat: Five People Making a Difference

April 8, 2014tub10245

When looking at health issues in Philadelphia, many people stand out as making a difference in the field. There are a plethora of people trying improve well-being through healthy eating establishments, wellness places, urban farms

Haddington

Sustainability: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

April 7, 2014

A beautiful city is more than just pleasing to the eye. It also serves as a center of pride and loyalty for those who call that place home. Keep Philadelphia Beautiful has been active in

Crime

Newbold: Change Signals Complacency at 1700 Wharton Street

April 7, 2014

Seventy-year-old Tom Stack hobbles over to his ivy-green recliner and leans back, lighting a cigarette and hoisting his metal cane between his legs. He then stares over the room, points — sans hauteur or pomp

Education

Southwest Philly: 5 People Making a Difference

April 7, 2014tub10245

Though residents of Southwest Philadelphia deal with tough issues like urban blight, gun violence and food deserts, individuals and organizations are working to improve the neighborhoods. Dozens of community churches and daycare centers line the

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Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: ‘Miracle on 63rd Street’ Aids Those in Need

April 7, 2014tub10245

Located on Cobbs Creek Parkway in West Philadelphia, the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County serves as a temporary residence and rehabilitation center for people in need. Affectionately known as the “Miracle on 63rd Street,”

Education

South of South Street: Coded by Kids Teaches Inner-City Youth Website Development

April 7, 2014

After a career in the Air Force as a computer-graphic assistant specialist and a tour of duty in Iraq with the Army National Guard, Sylvester Mobley came back to a city where kids were leaving

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