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“There is a shortage of role models,” said Felipe Castro, executive director and founder of Children’s Safe Harbor Inc., more locally known as Amparo de la Niñez Inc. Castro’s wife, Iris Myrtha Castro, co-founded the company with him

When Sarah Stolfa created the business plan for the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, she thought it would be a commercial enterprise. But she soon realized that the community needed something more. “For profit galleries represent

The Christian Street YMCA Branch is offering seventh graders a special deal: a free membership…yes – Free! By offering a free membership to this age group, the YMCA hopes to promote a healthy lifestyle for

Carl Myles has a lot going against him when it comes to finding a job. He is an African American ex-convict who has been unemployed for two years. Although he doesn’t consider his car wash

Tucked away on Mifflin Street near 10th Street is one of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets. The Tolentine Community Center is a nonprofit center that was established in 1983. The center hosts a wide array of

It is a dream for every individual to follow their passion as a young child and make something out of their life involving that passion. For owner Chris DiPinto, of DiPinto Guitars, that is exactly

Grace Community Christian Center is buzzing with activity as the school year is coming to an end. The center, an operation out of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, orchestrates and hosts a variety of events

Foster Trophy and Awards Co. has been located in North Central since 1968 where it was first established by William Foster’s parents.  The business is the third oldest on Cecil B. Moore Avenue and located at 1718