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North Philadelphia: Arts Garage Helps Revitalize Francisville

https://vimeo.com/45065065] After 30 years of urban blight, the rejuvenation of Francisville has begun, largely thanks to the Arts Garage, an eclectic venue bringing energy and attention back to the North Philadelphia neighborhood. The Arts Garage

Germantown: Neighborhoods Want to Stop ATV Riders in the City

[vimeo 44633709] With the onset of summer weather, residents are noticing more activity in the all-terrain vehicle community. While forbidden on city streets, these vehicles, also called ATVs, quads and four-wheelers, are experiencing explosive popularity at

Germantown: City Council Tries to Deal with Illegal Use of ATVs

The steady increase of adolescents and young adults riding all-terrain vehicles illegally on the city streets has prompted City Council to take the initiative in finding a solution. Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has announced public

Chinatown: Expansion Plans Create a Positive Outlook for the Community

Chinatown acts as a stepping stone as well as a cultural landmark for many Asian-American immigrants. There have been high hopes for the neighborhood to expand as a community. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. has been

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Chinatown: New Community Center Enters the Financing Stage

The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. plans to create a 23-story, multipurpose tower located at the northwest corner of 10th and Vine streets. The first two floors of the building will include the recreational area and

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Hunting Park: Esperanza Health Center Provides Care for the Community

https://vimeo.com/44871433] Along with an experienced bilingual staff, heath and wellness programs, and a connection to the Christian faith, the Esperanza Health Center has added a medical dispensary to its growing list of patient amenities. The

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Hunting Park: Healthcare Center Provides More Than Just Medical Treatment

https://vimeo.com/44830108] Tucked away on an unassuming, hidden street that runs on a diagonal path, the Esperanza Health Center has been serving the Hunting Park neighborhood since December. Located on 4417 N. Sixth St., the primary-care

Kensington: Community Service to a Man’s Best Friend

South Kensington resident Stephanie Marsh has invested the past three years helping rebuild her community, people and dogs alike. Marsh’s mother always had a passion to save animals by providing rescue dogs with her love

West Poplar: Teens Harvest Fresh Produce for the Community

https://vimeo.com/44842321] In a city where pools are open for only a few weeks out of the summer and recreation centers aren’t providing adequate activity for kids, there is a sense of dread and uneasiness. Over

West Philadelphia: Organizations Working to Make an Elementary School Better

https://vimeo.com/44849427] For a public school built in 1914, it comes as no surprise the building doesn’t have a modern look, but the inside of the Henry C. Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia is also

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