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Hunting Park: Lenfest Center Coordinator Recruits Youth to Safe Space

February 6, 2015

Lights were out and a sign on the door read “closed,” but a few tiny fists still came knocking on the Lenfest Center’s doors during after-school hours on Jan. 27. Kevin Oberst, the youth center’s

Far Northeast: Five Historical Churches that Helped Shape the Community

February 4, 2015

The Far Northeast is known as an area of religious communities. It’s a place where churchgoers can admire the majestic architecture and history of some of the region’s oldest churches. Pennepack Baptist Church (above), located at 1832 Krewstown

Amateur Sports: Q&A with Marian Fischer Pearlman about Katie at the Bat

February 3, 2015

Marian Fischer Pearlman is the executive director of The Katie at the Bat Team, an organization dedicated to empowering youths living in underserved neighborhoods. As a member of the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, The Katie at the Bat

Immigration: Cambodians Face Tough Legal Environment Without Interpreters

January 15, 2015

For immigrants involved in the legal system, finding an adequate court interpreter from an online roster might seem like an easy task, but others may gasp at the low number of translators for their native language. For example,

Waterfront: Pier by Pier, Delaware River Group Aims to Make Philly Greener

January 14, 2015

If you manage to avoid sliding down the soggy slope that separates Wal-Mart from the uninviting, trash-ridden space that is Pier 68 in South Philadelphia, you’ll see a sign of things to come. Nestled between

Arts and Entertainment: Radio 104.5 Strives to Share the Talent of Local Musicians

January 14, 2015

It’s more convenient to support a well-established band. It’s more exciting to attend a sold-out show at the prestigious Madison Square Garden instead of a three-song opening act at a bar with mildew on the

Spruce Hill: Veterans House Gives Hope and Help to Homeless Heroes

January 13, 2015

The Philadelphia Veterans House, located on Baltimore Avenue, has been a place of refuge for those who served in the military since it opened in 1994. The temporary housing gives those who fought for the country

University City: Project MEOW Helping Control the Stray Cat Population

January 13, 2015

Project MEOW is a nonprofit organization helping to control the stray cat population in West Philadelphia, and it has one very important goal to accomplish: Make Every One Wanted. Founded in 2007 by Beth VanHorn, Debby

LGBTQIA: Mazzoni Center Becomes Unique Place for Transgender Youth Care

January 12, 2015

What is a parent to do when they suspect that their young child might be transgender? When their son feels more comfortable wearing his sister’s dresses? Or their daughter asks to be referred to as

LGBTQIA: Transgender Health Project Aims to Empower Youth

January 12, 2015

One of Bella Santos’ fears was that she would never be loved. It may not be a common fear for most 17-year-old girls, but it’s one that was even echoed by Santos’ mother. “Gay men