Young adults gathered at Berean Baptist Church last month to take part in a mentorship program. What started out with singing “This Little Light of Mine” and general announcements turned into a night of group activities [continue reading…]
Rev. Maria Lewis has devoted her life to the church and her community through youth empowerment, most recently as the pastor of youth and young adults at the Berean Baptist Church in Allegheny West. Her leadership [continue reading…]
Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West have been marred by news reports of violence and drug problems for many years. What people may think are dangerous areas in North Philadelphia are unique subdivisions with their own [continue reading…]
In the midst of the city-wide closing of schools, one place has been a much needed and stable support system for the children in Philadelphia especially during the school year: The Widener Branch Library, which serves [continue reading…]
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