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Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Community Prepares For Winter Snow

November 20, 2014

https://vimeo.com/111876623] Chestnut Hill is preparing for another snowy season. Residents are preparing by getting all of the supplies they need right now. Sixty-three inches of powder fell in the region last year. One big issue for

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Old City: Thank-a-Vet Helps Veterans Put Best Foot Forward

November 20, 2014

  An ‘80s cult classic movie gave Shannon Drake one of her first ideas for Thank-a-Vet. The therapist, who works with veterans in a Northeast Philly housing program, said she was talking to a veteran

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Juniata Park: Puerto Rican Veterans Honor Successes

November 19, 2014

Latin American Veterans in Philadelphia are remembering their success after a long history of service to their communities. “We need role models,” said Juvencio Gonzalez, outreach coordinator for State Senator Mike Stack. “When they went

Kensington

West Kensington: Caught Up in Kensington’s Game

November 18, 2014

Kensington Avenue is often considered one of the most dangerous streets in Philadelphia. Cops posted on most major intersections, drug dealers and junkies alike calling out from all directions, combined with the screeches of the

Center City

Waterfront: A Church in Manayunk Aims to Offer ‘Something Different’

November 18, 2014

Epic Church is not your typical house of worship. In fact, its motto is “Something different.” So what makes Epic Church so different? Well, for starters, the service takes place in a Manayunk movie theater where

Business

Mantua: People’s Emergency Center Seeks to Help Businesses, Drive Change

November 17, 2014

People’s Emergency Center, or PEC, has been a helping hand to the community for many years. Most known for its abundance of programs for helping families, PEC has now taken on small businesses. The dedicated staff provides

Food

Waterfront: Mobile, Risk-Taking Chef Offers Unusual Barbecue Style

November 17, 2014

The Guerrilla Ultima food truck mixes different cultures into a unique BBQ style. It’s located right outside of Yards Brewing Co. at 901 N. Delaware Ave., every Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The owner of

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Kensington: Making An “Impact” In The Fight Against Veteran Homelessness

November 14, 2014

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to end homelessness among veterans nationwide by 2016. Activists and supporters throughout the country are working together to reach that goal. Philadelphia’s Impact Services Corporation is a local organization that

Crime

Education: Justice Served by Students at Youth Court in Strawberry Mansion

November 14, 2014

Formerly known as one of the most persistently dangerous schools in the state, Strawberry Mansion High School has seen changes, some of which include the implementation of a U.S. Attorney-backed youth court. “Youth courts are

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Mayfair: Community Care of the Northeast Keeps Seniors Independent

November 14, 2014

Jeannette Kurzenberger is 96 years old. She is a Mayfair resident and has lived in the same home for 74 years. Since the passing of her husband, Kurzenberger lives alone. To many, the idea of

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