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East Falls: The Salvation Army Kroc Center Provides Arts and Music Opportunities

September 24, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/50039305] In an effort to expose more local children to the arts, the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center joined forces with the New York Staff Band and Carol Jantsch of the Philadelphia Orchestra [continue reading…]

Environment

Wynnefield: Urban Tree Connection Grows Business and Community Involvement

September 23, 2012 0

Many automatically assume that fresh produce like spinach, lettuce, carrots and tomatoes originates from farms outside Philadelphia in places like Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County or the ‘Garden State’ of New Jersey. However, Urban Tree Connection has [continue reading…]

Economy

Powelton Village: Small Businesses Thrive Along Lancaster Avenue

September 21, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/49551337] Lancaster Avenue has long been a must see when you visit Powelton Village. The numerous niche shops which inhabit the street seem to constantly draw shoppers’ attention. But the shops are not the only [continue reading…]

Cedar Park

Haddington: ACHIEVEabilty Keeps the Community Active

September 21, 2012 0

[vimeo 49601091] On 60th Street in West Philadelphia, the white building on the corner appears to be just another corner store, but a look inside reveals this isn’t any ordinary building — it’s a gemstone of the [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Creating Places at Taller Puertorriqueño

September 21, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/49519327] “We’re sort of a gateway between the outside and the community, and it’s a way for the community to know what’s happening outside, connecting to North Philadelphia,” said Rafael Damast, the arts program manager [continue reading…]

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Mount Airy: Old-Fashioned Diner Introduces Charging Station for Modern Vehicles

September 20, 2012 0

[vimeo 49704263] For 12 years, the Trolley Car Diner has served its customers under a name that pays homage to a specific and traditional mode of public transportation. Now, it’s one of the few locations in the city [continue reading…]

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Kensington: Local Metal Sculptor Inspired by Faith

September 20, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/49717928] Metal work for abstract sculptor, Eugene Perry, did not start as a form of art. Originally working for International Towers building cell phone tower equipment, Perry found little time and no monetary value in [continue reading…]

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Northeast: Live Arts Festival Reveals Philadelphia’s Mysteries

September 20, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/49861710] Andrew Simonet found himself wondering who lives in the houses of Philadelphia and what stories are beyond those walls. “To be surrounded by so many people and to know so few of them is [continue reading…]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: The Little Treehouse Helps Develop Community

September 19, 2012 0

[vimeo 49647120] When Corey Trower walks into work at The Little Treehouse, he isn’t just there to make money. The gymnastics instructor is there to influence the lives of local families. Trower tells a success story with [continue reading…]

Health

Wynnefield: Cancer Support Community Of Philadelphia Goes Beyond Basic Care

September 17, 2012 0

Over 40,000 people in Philadelphia suffer with several different forms of cancer according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. One organization that offers extensive emotional and educational support to people affected by cancer is the [continue reading…]

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