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Immigration: St. Maron’s Church Brings Together Middle Eastern Immigrants For Prayer And Community

September 17, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

On Sunday mornings at St. Maron’s Church, congregants listen as Father Vince Farhat leads the liturgy, and afterward congregants come to the church hall for coffee and pastries. St. Maron’s has existed in South Philadelphia as

Center City

Center City: Freedom Church Keeps Their Young Crowd Engaged

November 11, 2015 Moira E Wilson

Walking by the Prince Theater at 9 a.m. on a Sunday and you will wonder, “What are all those lights doing on so early?” That’s because Freedom Church is preparing for their weekly Sunday morning worship at

Amateur Sports

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

5th Street

Olney: Francis Festival Makes Its Way To Cardinal Dougherty High School

October 17, 2015 Rovell S Vialva

In celebration of Pope Francis’ arrival in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, approximately 3,000 Vietnamese Roman Catholics gathered at Cardinal Dougherty High School to celebrate. “That’s not a church,” objected one child as

Food

Germantown: Pastor David Fitzgerald Compels People to Christ

September 18, 2015 pnadmin

Whether it’s through feeding the homeless or counseling community members, Pastor David Fitzgerald stands out in the Germantown region. In an area facing a plethora of societal issues, namely poverty, the pastor actively seeks to

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Influencing the Community Through Religion

September 17, 2015 George W. Miller

When you walk down Germantown’s antiquated cobblestone streets, you see a diverse pool of people from block to block. On one block you see people wearing Muslim clothing, and on another block you see people

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: CityLife Church Focuses On Giving Back To The Community

June 18, 2014

With its successful service initiatives, especially the ones that benefit the neighborhood public school and the less fortunate, CityLife Church in South Philadelphia is a becoming a part of the local Christian community. Founders Brad and Leah Leach established CityLife in 2011 as

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Bike Shop Provides Convenience to Community

April 7, 2013

Simple Cycle, located at 4455 N. Sixth St., offers the community affordable used bikes to cruise through the neighborhood streets and around the 87 acres of open space in Hunting Park. Shop owner Daniel Helms

Anthony Velasquez
Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Esperanza Health Center Provides Care for the Community

June 29, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44871433] Along with an experienced bilingual staff, heath and wellness programs, and a connection to the Christian faith, the Esperanza Health Center has added a medical dispensary to its growing list of patient amenities. The

Esperanza Hunting Park Entrance
Health

Hunting Park: Healthcare Center Provides More Than Just Medical Treatment

June 29, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44830108] Tucked away on an unassuming, hidden street that runs on a diagonal path, the Esperanza Health Center has been serving the Hunting Park neighborhood since December. Located on 4417 N. Sixth St., the primary-care

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