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https://vimeo.com/31760505] The sight of an altar honoring people who have passed away and marigolds being placed around it can be an odd sight next to face painting, costumes, candy and other elements more typically associated

[vimeo 31788215] If you’ve ever met Richard DeJesus, which you probably have if you live in Fairhill, he was probably trying to put a hamburger in your hand and asking you what kind of juice box

It’s hard to keep the youth in Fairhill occupied.  First comes boredom, then comes hanging with the wrong crowd until eventually a kid is doing drugs to keep themselves occupied. Lisa Morales has begun the

On the evening of Nov. 1, the silence of the Lillian Marrero library branch was broken by the laughter and conversation of Latino residents from the Fairhill neighborhood. These residents were taking part in a

Brewerytown has become home to a variety of new retail business over the last few years. The neighborhood’s most recent claim to fame is a new bakery located at 33rd and Oxford streets. Krystle’s Cupcakes

For the past 11 years the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Truancy Prevention has nurtured a very special group. Equal Partnership in Change (EPIC), working together to find solutions, has grown from one

https://vimeo.com/31765834] Most children are not crazy about visiting their dentist. But for underprivileged children in the surrounding community of St. Christopher’s Hospital, the trip to their dentist means much more for them. Ten years ago,

https://vimeo.com/31835484] Dr. Ralph Burnley is no stranger to leadership within the School District of Philadelphia. Before becoming principal at George W. Nebinger School, Burnley already did his fair share of shuffling about the school district.