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Kensington: A Free More-Than-Just-Soccer Camp

August 16, 2017Bob Stewart

As the sun rises on Hissey Playground at C Street and Indiana Avenue there’s usually a bit of a mess. Being in the shadow of the unofficial heroin capital of the region, Department of Recreation

How To: Get A Property Tax Rebate

August 15, 2017Bob Stewart

Many Philadelphia seniors are eligible for property tax rebates even if they rent. People as young as 50 years old qualify if they are widowed, and disabled residents as young as 18 can also qualify.

Olney: Football Signups, School Supply Giveaway And More This Week

August 14, 2017Brianna Spause

Olney Eagles Football Registration is now open– Signups close on Aug. 25. Contact Davis Harris for more information. Weeklong Garage Sale: Monday, Aug. 14-Wednesday, Aug. 16, after 12 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday Aug. 20, all

Point Breeze: Water Ice Party, Praise In The Park And More This Week

August 14, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. PSA (Police Service Area) 2 Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m., 1700

Mayfair: Bugs, Concerts, Donuts And Free Movies This Week

August 14, 2017Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Senior Night: Monday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m., Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion (8046 Frankford

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Brick Thrown Through A Window, Flowers Stolen From Front Of Woman’s Home

August 11, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Woman Gets Brick Thrown Through Window: Point Breeze resident Lisha Davis reported on Thursday, August

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Sex Clubs, Racism And Guns

August 11, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Guy shot his AR-15: A man fired his weapon in Northeast Philly, crashed his truck in Trevose,

Holmesburg: New Foundations High School Teachers Attempt To Unionize

August 8, 2017Bob Stewart

One night last November, Alicia Lynch finally got home from her job as a school counselor at New Foundations Charter High School. She just wanted to share a meal with her husband and three children.

South Philadelphia: Ready, Willing & Able Director Knows The Power Of Second Chances

August 8, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

Javier Rivera is the director of community improvement projects and operations at Ready, Willing & Able, a program that helps criminals, addicts and homeless individuals re-enter the workforce. A graduate of the program in 1997

Kensington: “I see the impact on a person to person level often, just in individual stories.”

August 8, 2017Jared Phillips

Renee Horst (left) is a staff member with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and a member of the community engagement team who oversees the Farm to Families Pick Up. That program provides fresh, organic