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At Diversified Community Services (DCS), an organization that provides after-school programs for at risk youth in Philadelphia, Director of Intensive Prevention Services Carmen Carabella and Director of Early Learning Tynnetta Beyah are bringing new programs

Chris Nevin, co-founder and co-chair of the nonpartisan organization Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) and committeeperson for the 39th Ward, says his positions share two primary goals: connecting voters with their local candidates and

Tonetta Graham grew up in Strawberry Mansion at a time, she says, when community and togetherness were emphasized in the neighborhood. She remembers scrubbing the white marble steps outside her home every Saturday, which she

Although the Fairmount Community Development Corporation is a newer organization, it still hosts a calendar full of events to benefit the community. A huge part of that is because of its new executive director, Sarajane

One could say Mark Lavelle was born to coach. At age 15, before some kids even begin playing team sports, Lavelle was already coaching neighborhood kids in Kensington as a way to keep them away

In front of an energized crowd of more than 300 friends, family, and supporters, incumbent 9th District City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker launched her re-election campaign on Feb. 24, 2019 at the Finley Recreation Center in

The rock climbing wall inside the Cecil B. Moore Library at 23rd Street and Ridge Avenue is an atypical, but exciting, sight to see when first entering a library. After being shut down for two

An estimated 390,000 stray cats roam the streets of Philadelphia, and it’s Alley Cagnazzi’s job to make sure they are treated humanely. As lead community cat coordinator for the Animal Control and Care Team, one