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Tacony: Community Development Starts With Cleaning Up

November 27, 2017Eric Michaels

Merchants along Torresdale Avenue in Tacony have started an effort to keep the entire community clean. The idea and movement began with help from the Tacony Community Development Corporation (CDC). “When a neighborhood isn’t clean,

Sharswood: North Philly Peace Park Plans Community Expansion

November 27, 2017Michaela Winberg

Donna Bradley never thought she could grow food in her own neighborhood. About two and a half years ago, Bradley started to crave a more environmentally friendly way to spend her time — she wanted

Sharswood: Finding An ‘Anchor’ In A Changing Neighborhood

November 22, 2017Emily Scott

Zafir Hall cried in front of 96 men he barely knew in jail as he watched his home be demolished on television. Hall, 22, grew up in the Norman Blumberg affordable housing complex in Sharswood,

Cobbs Creek: Food Pantry Serves As A Staple At St. Cyprian Church

November 13, 2017Jasmine Sanders and

Several years ago, April Robinson needed groceries— so she turned to the St. Cyprian Church for a meal. “A bag of chicken, some canned goods and some noodles, and juice,” Robinson said. She still remembers

East Passyunk: South Philly Bikes Keeps Things Moving

November 9, 2017Alexander Starkman and

At first glance, South Philly Bikes may seem like just a typical bike shop. But to Dan Oettinger (pictured above, left), owner for the past three years, his shop is much more. As the owner, repairman,

Spruce Hill: Greensgrow Urban Farm Talks Food Insecurity And Community

November 8, 2017Katelyn Evans and

Greensgrow Farm was created to bring fresh, locally-grown produce to Philadelphia. Today, two locations and mobile markets (in Fishtown and West Philadelphia) provide fruits, vegetables, flowers and a sense of community across the city. The

Immigration: Artist Mobilizes Immigrant Communities For Social Justice

November 7, 2017Marianna Sann

Ten years ago, Michelle Angela Ortiz hoped to be where she is today – a successful visual artist, skilled muralist and community arts educator. For more than 18 years, Ortiz has been using art as

South Philadelphia: Morgan Berman Embracing Good Work at MilkCrate

November 7, 2017Marco Cerino and

Soft music filled the office of MilkCrate in South Philadelphia. Morgan Berman, the company’s founder and leader, oversaw her team busy at work to help companies and organizations follow the words of Gandhi and “be

City Politics: Larry Krasner Campaigns For District Attorney In North Philadelphia, Kingsessing

November 6, 2017Caitlyn Heter and

Nearing the end of his campaign for the November 7 election of new district attorney in Philadelphia, Larry Krasner doesn’t get a day off. The long-time defense attorney is recognized in Philadelphia and beyond as

Technology: New Grant Helps Job Seekers in Southwest Philadelphia

November 6, 2017Marco Cerino

As more job applications migrate to websites, under-served communities struggle to connect with opportunities. At the Southwest Community Development Corporation and the Paschalville Library branch, new computers purchased with grant money offer applicants a chance to find work