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[vimeo 50548347] It would take a second glance through the gates of the building to recognize the familiar face of Ronald McDonald. Located at 3925 Chestnut St. in University City, the arch above this building’s gate [continue reading…]

The East Parkside Residence Association knows how important the futures of the local children are. The organization strives to keep the children of Parkside active, knowledgeable and involved within the community around them. After the [continue reading…]

Residents on the 1300 block of Colwyn Street in Hunting Park suggest unity as a solution to the increase of drug activity and lack of after-school programs on their streets. Lorraine Evans has lived in [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/43841138] Residents of West Rockland Street, located between the 4800 blocks of Germantown Avenue and Green Street, have been working diligently to assure that the neighborhood is safe and functions as a tightly knit unit. [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/37409533] In 2009 the Charles L. Durham Branch of the Philadelphia Free Library was on the brink of being closed after 30 years of servicing the community. Part of a $108 million budget cut by [continue reading…]

Across from Fairhill Square Park on Fifth and Lehigh streets, Katherine Garcia sat, talking to her neighbors and keeping a close eye on the jungle gym across the street.  In the park was Garcia’s daughter, 12- year-old [continue reading…]

“There is a shortage of role models,” said Felipe Castro, executive director and founder of Children’s Safe Harbor Inc., more locally known as Amparo de la Niñez Inc. Castro’s wife, Iris Myrtha Castro, co-founded the company with him [continue reading…]

Tucked away on Mifflin Street near 10th Street is one of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets. The Tolentine Community Center is a nonprofit center that was established in 1983. The center hosts a wide array of [continue reading…]