…say they recall when Point Breeze was a hub of commerce and activity. The group has come up with 15 demands for the city’s Planning Commission. Some of these demands… [continue reading…]
…would come out and watch,” Talley added. “But because of how whoever left it, I can’t enjoy the same experiences with little Kenneth. That’s crazy man.” [soundslide url=”https://smcsites.com/soundslides/uploads/sp1002strawberrymansiononeblockslideshow/” height=550 width=600]… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20374200] Bob Krawtchuk looks out at his block after checking on the grapevines in his backyard. He points to the various houses stating which ones used to be owned by… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18395140] The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger office is located at 1725 Fairmount Ave. The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger is doing all it can to fight hunger in Philadelphia…. [continue reading…]
…a community of people who come to the Village for classes in the arts and humanities,” says Philly Spells Executive Director Christina Rose Dubb. “And they do a lot of… [continue reading…]
…homes of the neighborhood, casting permanent shadows onto once-sunlit streets and disrupting the lives of those in the community, residents complained/ Charles White, a 10-year resident of the block, has… [continue reading…]
…we can.” Withers also acknowledges that “tragedy always brings you together.” While William Panas Sr. finds the compassion of the neighborhood heartwarming, he must admit that “It also hurts.” This… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394500] The scene and the civilian car involved in the collision An ongoing police investigation concerning a recent accident has forced residents from the 1800 block of Willington Street to… [continue reading…]
…problems completing the project because of the weather – that’s what has really slowed things down,” said Sylvester. “I understand why people are complaining about the noise. It’s actually worse… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393008] For Kim Wilson and her 5-year-old daughter Marian, the STARS Program housed at the John M. Perzel Community Center in Philadelphia’s Mayfair section provides a much needed support system… [continue reading…]
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