A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia hair stylist Stephen Brodsky has a full salon set up for close friends and family who still are not comfortable with having their hair cut in a traditional salon. [continue reading…]
The community garden at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships has been working to engage people in the Mantua community through urban gardening to begin addressing food insecurity in the area. The garden was formed [continue reading…]
Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we [continue reading…]
When Evan Cantiello moved to Overbrook, he became a part of the community and friend of Morris Park. [continue reading…]
The Springfield Missouri native knew he loved being around books, and now he gets to live his dream every day while helping the community expand on their resources. [continue reading…]
Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and Power Corps PHL work together to build new fencing and create a better environment for residents. [continue reading…]
Steven CW Taylor talks about his journey as a photographer and what inspired him to open the first fine art photography gallery in Germantown.
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How Friends of Gorgas Park transformed a park into a local attraction. [continue reading…]
Neighborhood coalition leader, Tia Abdulhadi, talks about what goes on inside a community organization along with the advantages and disadvantages of working with a neighborhood. [continue reading…]
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