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Strawberry Mansion: PhillyRising Provides Citizens with Information about the City

April 26, 2012

The PhillyRising Collaborative, which was started under the administration of Mayor Michael Nutter, has launched a new program called Citizens’ Engagement Academy. In March, the academy started its second session for the citizens of two

Fairhill

Fairhill: Providence Center Promotes Unity and Beautification

April 25, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40785621] The Providence Center, located at 2635 N. Fourth St., offers educational and enrichment opportunities to the Fairhill community. The Sisters of the Holy Child opened the center as a place for hospitality and respect

Government

Hunting Park: Planning and Development May Help the Future

April 24, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40912126] The development of Philadelphia seems to be well underway under the careful guidance of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. Despite the many changes that have occurred in Hunting Park, the commission has a lot

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Healthy Corner Store Initiative Improves Local Food Options

April 23, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40836486] There are about 2,000 corner stores in Philadelphia and, like those elsewhere in the country, they often don’t carry healthier snacks and groceries, like fruits and dairy products. Owners, like Catalina Hunter, who owns

Economy

South Philadelphia: Clothing Bank Makes A Difference

April 18, 2012

Stacks of pants and rows of shirts fill a small room in the basement of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia. Shoes of all colors are aligned perfectly along the wall. More clothes are tucked away

Environment

Hunting Park: Community Garden Brings Residents Closer to Park

April 18, 2012

The community garden in Hunting Park, one of many revitalization projects taking place in the park over the past year, allows residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables in the usually limited green space

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: New Youth Board Tries to Give a Voice to Young Residents

April 17, 2012

Square tables were pressed together for a conference at the Greater Brewerytown Development Corp. A dozen young men and one young female employee sat around the table as the CDC’s youth advisory board held its

Amateur Sports

Manayunk: Starfinder Foundation Prepares Youth for Life

April 17, 2012

Starfinder Foundation, a soccer youth center located at 4015 Main St., gives underprivileged children a place to grow and learn. Amy Rymer, who is heavily involved in the foundation as a coach, administrative assistant and

Kensington

Kensington: Residents Are Returning to Their Homes to Find Extensive Damage

April 12, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40311934] Kensington residents are going back to their homes to find extensive damage from this week’s fire. It is too soon to determine the exact cause of the blaze, but some people will have to

Amateur Sports

Brewerytown: Baseball Program Targets Inner-City Youth

April 11, 2012

Many people consider baseball to be America’s great past-time, but evidence shows that inner-city youth may have moved on to other activities. The number of African-American players in Major League Baseball is dwindling, according to

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