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Germantown

Germantown: 5 Places Where You Can Serve the Community

October 17, 2014

Formerly a point of interest for indigenous Americans, a battleground in the American revolutionary war and a settling point for African-American and Italian-American communities, Germantown is one of the most historic places to live in

Social Issues

Veterans’ Affairs: Five Ways You Can Help Veterans Right Now

October 2, 2014

Servicemen returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last 13 years have made the needs of returning veterans more obvious to the public. Here are five organizations in Philadelphia that assist military veterans

Economy

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a

Patty McClosky discusses her plans to change her community with her group "Port Richmond on Patrol."
Crime

Port Richmond: For Patty McCloskey, Building a Community is No Walk in the Park

September 24, 2014

A group of teenagers are creating serious problems for the residents of Port Richmond, said Patty McCloskey. She said consuming alcohol, doing drugs and trashing the park are a few of the localized problems that can

Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Are a Force For Change

September 24, 2014

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (at right), located at 1020 South St, has stood as a visual staple in the community for years. Education and Outreach Manager Olivia Edlund (above) has been working off and on at the

Poverty

Veterans’ Affairs: Helping Veterans Advocate For Themselves

September 19, 2014

Philadelphia Veterans House, located at the western edge of University City, is equipped with a porch deck large enough to fit four vets. The front yard is complete with a twenty-foot tall flagpole flying the

Featured Stories

Kensington: Organization Hands Out Free Needles for Heroin, Decreases HIV

July 29, 2014

Syringe Exchange Lowers HIV Rate, Lacks Government Funding Philadelphia isn’t only known as the City of Brotherly Love, it’s also known for its substantial spread of HIV/AIDS and drug use. In 1991, Prevention Point Philadelphia

Economy

Germantown: Facing Poverty Head On

July 28, 2014

Face to Face is a non-profit organization where anyone is welcome to a hot meal, legal advice and an array of social services, all free of charge. What originally began as a soup kitchen in

Featured Stories

Overbrook: Three Questions About The Overbrook Area

July 18, 2014

Overbrook is a community within West Philadelphia, known for Will Smith, its safe streets and active community members. However, there are a lot of confusing elements of Overbrook, even to its longtime residents. Where exactly

Social Issues

Graduate Hospital: Culture Clash Between New and Old

July 15, 2014

Stacy Redmond remembers when one of her neighbors used to unplug the fire hydrant on her small South Philadelphia block. Kids would play in the water, trash and grime would be washed away along with troubles at work

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