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Jerome Shabazz opened the Environmental & Arts Education Center in 2006. This was when he witnessed the positive effect hands-on experiences had on students of the Overbrook community. Interacting first with the school district, Shabazz

“Aint nobody helping us,”  said Toni Ross, a Logan resident since 1971, motioning towards the gated community garden in the middle of  North 12th Street. “Give us some goods and services. They [the City of

The Allegheny West Foundation has a huge influence on the community today. From housing and commercial development plans to orchestrating youth programs, the organization has a hand in everything. The foundation has teamed up with many organizations throughout

  Anika Dixon knew Quintin Cliett before the music videos and the editor’s desk. She met “QUE The Rapper” when he was studying communications at Lincoln University. “My roommate went to high school with him,”

In a city crawling with food trucks and fast food restaurants there exists an active, bustling community of health and wellness practitioners working towards changing social attitudes and health patterns in Philadelphia. Nutritionists, activist filmmakers,

Philadelphians pursue health and wellness in a variety of ways. Trends come and go as people try new things and officials implement new laws to help keep people fit. Here are a few things you might not

Overbrook is small geographically, but it’s booming with organizations and facilities that help promote progress and positive vibes throughout the neighborhood. Here are four people who want to make a difference in Overbrook. 1. Coach Bob Miller (above)

The cafeteria of the Klein Jewish Community Center was packed on April 23 as Wal-Mart representatives handed a $50,000 check to Klein JCC to help fund its various meal programs. The check presentation was paired up with