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Northern Liberties: Fitness Trainer Takes the Extra Steps to Bring Strength to Philadelphia

September 18, 2015 pnadmin

John Edwin, founder of Strength Personal Training and co-owner of Strength Academy in Northern Liberties, works everyday to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle and reach out to the community around him and beyond. How did

Germantown: Pastor David Fitzgerald Compels People to Christ

September 18, 2015 pnadmin

Whether it’s through feeding the homeless or counseling community members, Pastor David Fitzgerald stands out in the Germantown region. In an area facing a plethora of societal issues, namely poverty, the pastor actively seeks to

Eric Thomas, program director at the William Way LGBT Community Center, sits down in the center's library to talk about the papal visit in Philadelphia. The center will be holding a multitude of activities for the LGBT community during this time to avoid the members feeling alienated.

The Pope In Philly: “My Spiritual Practice Helps me Figure out Where my Place in the Universe is,” says R. Eric Thomas.

September 18, 2015 Tom Dougherty

R. Eric Thomas is the program director at the William Way LGBT Community Center, which is holding a “Celebration of Inclusive Family” on Sept 26 and 27 during the papal visit. Thomas may be new to

North Philadelphia: St. Joseph’s Prep Football Coach Gabriel Infante Empowers Boys to Become Men

September 17, 2015 pnadmin

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School head football coach Gabriel Infante (above) holds a 41-18 record over five seasons. That includes two consecutive PIAA AAAA State Championships. He previously served as the head coach at Paramus Catholic High

Germantown: Influencing the Community Through Religion

September 17, 2015 George W. Miller

When you walk down Germantown’s antiquated cobblestone streets, you see a diverse pool of people from block to block. On one block you see people wearing Muslim clothing, and on another block you see people

Center City: How Franky Bradley’s Drag Show is Changing the Game

September 17, 2015 Claire Marie Johnsen

It has only been seven months since Franky Bradley’s opened its doors and already the restaurant and bar has been making a mark on the rainbow crosswalk-streets in the Gayborhood. Formerly known as Sisters Nightclub,

Kensington: Local Teacher Uses Soccer To Positively Influence His Community’s Youth

September 17, 2015 pnadmin

Jim Hardy is more than your average high school teacher. He is the leader of the Kensington Soccer Club, a local organization that grew out of the teacher’s passion for the game and for the

Strawberry Mansion: Five Public Resources

September 16, 2015 pnadmin

Since the late 1880s, Strawberry Mansion has been a residential neighborhood. There are many row homes and people sitting and talking to one another on their front steps. In addition to residential spaces, Strawberry Mansion

Point Breeze: Activist Promotes Unity in the Community With Events, Dialogue

September 16, 2015 pnadmin

Anton Moore, 29, aspires to be the peacekeeper in Point Breeze and beyond by organizing events and other outreach via his nonprofit organization Unity in the Community. What exactly do you do? My organization is Unity

Hawthorne: Coalition Works to Help Residents Empower the Community

September 15, 2015 Danielle S. Nelson

President Tim Hitchens of the Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition was very involved in his community while growing up, and had a natural inclination to help neighbors. While living in the Hawthorne section of South Philly as an