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Mount Airy: Big Blue Marble Bookstore’s Reading Club Binds Community

May 31, 2012

The Big Blue Marble Bookstore, located at 551 Carpenter Lane in West Mount Airy, is the place where a group of women meet monthly to discuss books about women. The Women of the World Book

Environment

Mantua: Drexel Students and Mantua Residents Come Together for Spring Cleanup

April 30, 2012

https://vimeo.com/41266013] A total of 1,240,360 pounds of trash were picked up during 2011’s Philly Spring Cleanup. A total of 2,574 volunteers, 149,860 pounds of waste recycled. In only it’s fourth year the program put up

Amateur Sports

Mantua: Challenges Remain for Group’s Move Into Mantua Church

April 9, 2012

https://vimeo.com/39605989] Although Officer Tim Hagins now works in the narcotics unit of the Philadelphia Police Department, he hasn’t forgotten the cases of missing and abducted children he’s dealt with during his career. Hagins is dedicated

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Al Dia: Philadelphia Health Centers Offer Services to the Latino Community

March 21, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38749583] Multiple health centers offer a variety of care to Latino communities across Philadelphia literally tending to the body, mind and soul. These organizations offer their services in both Spanish and English. Further, these organizations

Abandoned Property

Mantua: Youth Group Tries to Rejuventate Shuttered Church

March 14, 2012

At the corner of 34th and Brandywine streets is an abandoned church, a sight not uncommon in Philadelphia. However, this church isn’t being left to rot until someone scoops up the property for development. New

Economy

Mantua: Hair, It’s a Family Thang

February 29, 2012

  Located at 3938 Lancaster Ave., Hair Thang is a staple in Mantua. The family operation has been serving the since community since the early 1970s. Morris Brown, the current operator, is in his 20th year

Economy

Wynnefield: Hardware Store Builds Customer Relationships

February 14, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36677453] The local hardware store has become a rare breed, but with his focus on the neighborhood and do-anything mentality, David Schwartz has kept his family business going strong. Schwartz Hardware, located at 1909 N.

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Camp Jubilee Provides an Outlet for Community’s Youth

February 7, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36336206] From the stairs of Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church, there was a visible sign that read “Welcome to Hunting Park.”  The park’s playgrounds, baseball field and stage stood nearby. This area was home

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: ‘Community’ Helps Neighborhood Rise Above Perceptions

February 1, 2012

A first trip to Hunting Park can create a bad first impression. Even a second trip will probably leave doubts. Frequent enough stories of murder, robbery and drugs make sure of that. But those first

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Northeast Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia: Champ Nutrition, Philly’s Hardcore Fitness Store

February 1, 2012

Champ Nutrition has been the mecca of bodybuilding supplements and equipment since opening its doors in 1997. Located at 3338 Grant Ave., the fitness shop provides customers with everything they need to stay healthy, and get

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