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Business

Business: The Welcoming Center Launches Engaging Immigrant Talent Toolkit

July 12, 2021 Anna May 0

As businesses look to fill open jobs coming out of the pandemic, a new toolkit offers practical advice for hiring and keeping immigrant workers. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

Northwest: Chestnut Hill West Line Service Returns After Pandemic Disruption

July 9, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [continue reading…]

Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast: How One Company Trains Service Dogs to Help Veterans Cope With PTSD

July 7, 2021 Thomas Nemec 1

Certified dog trainer Jennifer Green is not only an Army wife, but also the mother of a soldier. Seeing a need for service animals to help veterans, she founded Alpha Bravo Canine (ABC) in 2015.  [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Ocean City: Living in Different Areas of the Island

July 5, 2021 Lindsey Phyllis Moppert 0

In a considerably small beach town, there are five different types of residential areas for homeowners and visitors to consider. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Social Issues: Running To Divert Students From Juvenile Justice System

July 5, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

Students Run Philly Style’s MileUp program hosts races and training for teens and youth interested in running as a way to bring them into a diversion program that helps keep them out of the juvenile justice system.
[continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Ocean City: A Hidden Treasure in a Busy Vacation Town

July 2, 2021 Lindsey Phyllis Moppert 0

Through the chaos of a busy summer town, the West 17th Street neighborhood remains hidden in the middle of it all. [continue reading…]

Government

Health: After Health Commissioner’s Resignation, Harm Reduction Organizations Ask ‘What’s Next?’

July 2, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

With the resignation of health commissioner Thomas Farley, harm reduction organizations fighting the city’s opioid crisis wonder what this change in leadership means following another increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020. [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Ocean City: COVID’s Effect on Local Businesses

July 2, 2021 Lindsey Phyllis Moppert 0

The pandemic has affected small businesses all over the country but the towns along the Jersey shore have been facing numerous other issues due to their strictly seasonal visitors. [continue reading…]

Environment

Hunting Park: Beat the Heat Program Brings Cooling Options to City’s Hottest Neighborhoods

July 2, 2021 McKenzie Sage Morgan 0

“When it gets hot, this area is hot.” Beat the Heat will continue its focus on in-home cooling this summer, providing fans and air conditioners to Hunting Park residents who need it most. [continue reading…]

Business

COVID-19: Community Integrated Services Provides Job Support to Individuals with Disabilities, Even as Pandemic Continues

June 30, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Through the development of virtual learning services, education programs, and community engagement, Community Integrated Services is weathering the pandemic and adapting so that it can provide the support its participants need. [continue reading…]

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