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South Kensington: Catholic Worker House Continues Founder’s Mission Of Serving Those In Need

April 28, 2016 Emily Catharine Ganser 2

The intersection of Lawrence and Jefferson streets may seem like a regular corner, but between noon and 1 p.m. a line will form in front of a nondescript apartment window. Members of the community will [continue reading…]

Northwest Philadelphia

West Oak Lane: Expressions Of You Store Owner Offers More Than Just Cards, Gifts to Community

April 25, 2016 Chelsea Ann Rovnan 0

At the corner of Ogontz Avenue and Walnut Lane, a bright orange awning offered shade to a colorful storefront. Inside, owner Diane Caffie was bundling black and white balloon bouquets for one of her regular customers. Expressions of [continue reading…]

Crime

Mayfair: Civic Association Leader Renews Interest in Splitting 15th Police District

April 25, 2016 Aaron Windhorst 1

For nearly 30 years, Mayfair residents have been urging the Philadelphia Police Department and the City of Philadelphia to split the 15th Police District. Largely owing to a collaboration between Donny Smith (above), president of [continue reading…]

Education

Oxford Circle: With New Curriculum At Carnell, Students Focus On Solutions

April 21, 2016 Ashley Rose Kane 0

Laura H. Carnell Elementary School was one of four schools given approval by the School District of Philadelphia to redesign the academic structure of their school. The other schools are Chester Arthur Elementary, Jenks Academy for the [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Tacony: Museum’s Inside Out Program Brings Art To Community’s Doorstep

April 20, 2016 Margery Cedano 0

For the first time in Northeast Philadelphia’s history, you can pass by an Andy Warhol painting on your commute home. Yes, you read that right – exciting things do happen there. The Philadelphia Museum of [continue reading…]

Crime

East Oak Lane: Organization Makes Use Of Green — and It Isn’t Talking Money

April 18, 2016 Talore G McBride 0

East Oak Lane, William Penn’s first neighborhood, is often called a “Green Country Town” and if you’ve taken a trip to this area, you would understand why. Most of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with beautiful, [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: “Tough” Lawyer Does All He Can to Help His Neighborhood

April 12, 2016 Cherea Monet Hatcher 1

According to Mark Keenheel’s business card, there is nothing tougher than a Philadelphia lawyer from Germantown. Keenheel (above) provides legal services to residents in the Germantown community at his Maplewood Mall Law Center, 59 Maplewood Mall. [continue reading…]

East Oak Lane

East Oak Lane: Church Leader Creates Kitchen Program to Bring Members Together

April 4, 2016 Talore G McBride 0

Oak Lane Presbyterian Church, located in the East Oak Lane area of the city, offers many programs geared toward creating a tight-knit congregation. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Judith Brackett, had this goal in mind when she [continue reading…]

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South Philly: Police Athletic League Provides A Safe Haven For Youths

March 29, 2016 Abigail Durey 1

The Police Athletic League of Philadelphia was created in 1947 by a police sergeant who wanted to create a baseball team made up of neighborhood kids who wanted to play. Since then, PAL has worked [continue reading…]

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Infrastructure: A Look at Engineers Without Borders.

March 11, 2016 Daniel T. Pelligrine 0

Whether it’s constructing highways, revitalizing communities or designing new methods for the treatment of water, engineers have a crucial role in the ongoing task that is the much-needed improvement of Philadelphia’s infrastructure. While most of their professional needs are met by [continue reading…]

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