…sell merchandise to make money, it is a chance to reach out, communicate with the community and create an atmosphere of peace and serenity. “I have people that will come… [continue reading…]
…outside the [Fox Chase Recreation Center] by a couple of Mayfair youths.” When volunteers and community members keep an eye out for changes and happenings in the community, Phillips said,… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18393472] Remarkably, whether a child eventually graduates from high school relates to behaviors that child’s mother engages in during pregnancy. The mother’s behaviors can affect almost everything about her child’s… [continue reading…]
…imaginations to life, and we’ll definitely be coming back for more shows.” However, it was not until about four or five years ago that the community actually offered such a… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394514] The Church of the Advocate, located on the corner of 18th and Diamond streets, is a fundamental organization in the North Philadelphia community, because of its rich history and… [continue reading…]
…hold their programs; however, the centers are responsible for their utility and repair bills. “Most of our funding comes from outside grants. Members of the community also do what they… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394222] It’s three o’clock on a Thursday afternoon, and the front door buzzer at the HERO Community Center is ringing off the hook. Celia Floyd, the assistant director of the… [continue reading…]
…that are open for anyone to attend. Hunting Park United meeting at the recreational center to discuss a community garden in the park. Fisher has been coming to the park… [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18394949] It began with an icy mist in the early morning last Wednesday. Then a layer of powder coated the ground. Soon, the cars looked like frozen marshmallows attached to… [continue reading…]
…only about 35 people attended the service last Sunday, the Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church has proven to be an integral part of the Feltonville community. “The community has a lot… [continue reading…]
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