…2009, a community meeting was held with Steve Powers and manager of the Love Letter project, Brian Campbell. Concerned community members were worried and offended about the implications of the… [continue reading…]
…the second floor is a lab full of computers that were donated to the organization. With this computer lab, the organization provides GED classes, computer literacy classes, tutoring and mentoring…. [continue reading…]
…“Everybody gets along around here because it’s just like one big family,” said Rice. Duffy said, “It’s comfortable here in this community. Once people realize that you live here and… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394850] Guggenheim teaches an ex-offender how to use a computer. “I’m an individual that wants to try and get ahead in life,” said Hymine, 53, an ex-felon who reentered society… [continue reading…]
…other artistic types to work in. While seemingly a harmless renovation, the community is concerned with the further use of the building. Community residents have held multiple zoning meetings regarding… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18391394] Terrific is how Marcelino Esgailin describes Philadelphia’s Kensington community when he moved into that area in 1955 from Puerto Rico — a Caribbean island that many forget is a… [continue reading…]
…compact snow balls they can pound together. But the sun is setting soon, and for 10-year-old Israel Lozada, his time outdoors for this day will be coming to an end…. [continue reading…]
…has the pleasure of working close to home, at the Rectory-come-community center across the street. She is the community organizer and coordinates an annual summertime barbeque, “Family and Friends Day,”… [continue reading…]
…for their community requires an effort from everyone, “It takes a village to raise a child, and this village needs to be uplifted by being united.” [soundslide url=”https://smcsites.com/soundslides/uploads/sp1011germantownss/” height=550 width=600]… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18392181] Students use Widener’s computer resources after school. On Lehigh Avenue between 28th and 29th streets, countless people scurry back and forth past several row homes, a familiar sight on… [continue reading…]
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