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Education: Young Playwrights’ Program Puts Spotlight on Student Voices

February 12, 2016Matthew S. Leister

Anthony Martinez-Briggs, 25, is a teaching artist at the Philadelphia Young Playwrights. He is a co-founder of the grassroots organization “I Love Living,” which stems from the local hip-hop band Ill Doots. He also teaches

Olde Kensington: Imam Aims To Build Stronger Ties Within The Community

February 11, 2016Raya Abdelaal and

Mohamed Shehata, an imam at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society, was born and raised in Egypt. An imam at a mosque typically leads prayer and leads the mosque. Shehata came into the Philadelphia community in 2001 after accepting the

Oxford Circle: ‘The Community Has Become Really Diverse’

February 11, 2016Claire Voeglein and

Anita Lyndaker-Studer is the executive director of the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Philadelphia after she graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in social work and

Chestnut Hill: Four Things That Make This Community Special

February 11, 2016Robert William Methlie and

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that houses a unique community. It’s historical significance and abundance of green life makes it a great place to live and visit. Within the town are shops such as

East Oak Lane: Non-Profit Program Director Helps Provide Scholarships To Students In Need

February 10, 2016Chelsea Ann Rovnan and

Portia Fullard, a longtime resident of East Oak Lane and graduate of Temple University, is program director for Sky Community Partners, Inc., a local non-profit organization that identifies children in underserved communities and helps pay

South Philadelphia: Former Teacher Helps Others Work with Young People

February 10, 2016Abigail Durey and

Andrea DiMola, a former math teacher, is now the director of the Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative (SEPC). DiMola was born and raised in South Jersey. She received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics at The College of William and Mary,

Chestnut Hill: Community Association Welcomes a New Executive Director

February 10, 2016Robert William Methlie and

Ryan Rosenbaum (above) is the new executive director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association. Despite only being at the association since November, Rosenbaum says he’s already learned a lot. The association’s main focus is to be

Bridesburg: John McBride, the Backbone to the Bridesburg Recreation Center

February 9, 2016Alison L Kuklinski

John McBride (above, left) is the supervisor of the Bridesburg Recreation Center. Born and raised in the city of Philadelphia and graduating from Temple University class of 1985, McBride has been working for Philadelphia Parks and

Germantown: Frank Anderson Works to Create Positive Outcomes for Homeless

February 9, 2016Tiana Huckaby and

Frank Anderson is the case manager at Germantown Life Enrichment Center, located at 5722 Greene St. The center is a historic interfaith association for culture and fitness. The GLEC offers a full aquatic program with a swim

Frankford: “There is So Much to Do And So Little Time”

February 9, 2016Sienna I Vance and

Christine DeJesus has been working as the Frankford Neighborhood Advisory coordinator for four years and she has a plethora of responsibilities. She cares strongly about the Frankford community, which is why she has devoted her