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Kensington: Buddy Osborn Fights … With Faith

October 27, 2015 pnadmin

The corner of Kensington Avenue and Somerset Street in Kensington is amongst the most notorious drug corners in the city. Heroin draws addicts and dealers, making it an open playing field for crime and violence, and

Featured Stories

West Poplar: Helping Hand Rescue Mission Transforms the Lives of Those in Need

July 1, 2013

https://vimeo.com/69121007] Helping Hand Rescue Mission has given homeless and impoverished people within its community a chance to revitalize their lives through religion and its services. Located at 610 N. 6th St., the mission offers Thursday

Feltonville

Feltonville: Wednesdays at Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church Offers Community Bonding

June 20, 2011

Last Wednesday, a single file line extended from one end of the food table to the entrance doors. It was taco night at Wednesday at Wyoming and those who were not waiting in line sat

Ridge Avenue

Ridge Avenue: Local Center Helps Seniors

February 18, 2011

While some member of the older communities in Northwest Philadelphia choose to stay within the confines of their homes, others venture to a place where they can be themselves with others their age. The Martin

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