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Housing

Point Breeze: Local Organizations Partner To Build Affordable Housing

April 8, 2016Santina R Pescatore

Point Breeze has seen a surge in development in the last few years, which is causing concern over the increasing prices for rental units. On Feb. 9, the Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) received approval from the

Economy

Logan: ‘Housing First’ Model Helps Homeless Navigate New Path to Stability

December 14, 2015pnadmin

When Pamela Jenkins received her house keys, she decided that nobody would kick her out. After years of chronic homelessness, she now resides in a furnished apartment in Northeast Philadelphia. For Jenkins (above), Pathways to Housing

Government

Port Richmond: The “Not” Forgotten One

October 20, 2015pnadmin

Philadelphia has a reputation of honoring fallen war veterans from an array of different wars. Some of the more notable memorials consist of the, Doughboys World War One Memorial at 2nd and Spring Garden streets,

Crime

Kensington: A Lot Of Heart Has Gone Into Revitalizing A Community

April 30, 2015

In the heart of Kensington, one corporation has made it its mission to be a source of hope to everyone, from children to veterans to recently released inmates. The multitude of projects currently in development are

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: PTSD and the Vietnam War, a Combination Not To Be Forgotten

January 9, 2015

“It’s the guilt thing,” said Dave McCallum. As he made his way up the familiar steps at the corner of Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard, he placed his hand on a wall. This wall, the Philadelphia

Featured Stories

West Philadelphia: Veterans Manage PTSD With The Hope For A Brighter Future

December 18, 2014

When Thomas Adams was just a child, he was frequent witness to his mother’s ferocious fights with her boyfriend. Adams, now a Marine Corps veteran, was so afraid that his mother would be hurt that

Veterans' Affairs

Veterans Affairs: Discovering Culture Through Education

December 17, 2014

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here and

Featured Stories

Veterans Affairs: Penn Student Enlightened by Time Spent with Veterans

December 17, 2014

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here

Featured Stories

Veterans Affairs: College Students and Local Vets Journey to Our Nation’s Capitol

December 17, 2014

This post is part of a series covering an educational trip planned by University of Pennsylvania students for the men and women enrolled in the Veterans Upward Bound program. You can find more information here and

Featured Stories

North Philadelphia: Addressing Veteran Homelessness

December 1, 2014

American military veterans can return home from service facing a number of uncertainties. Employment concerns, education, family life and the task of assimilating into everyday society all pose common obstacles. Civilian life does not demand

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