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Mayfair: Dance Moves Between Cultures

January 29, 2019 David Mattera 1

What started as a two-person weekly exercise routine at a local park blossomed into an almost 200-person expression of cross-cultural understanding in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. “Exercise in the Park,” as locals refer to [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Diane Scott Treats Everyone At Athletic Recreation Center As Family

October 27, 2017 Daniel Bartels 0

The Athletic Recreation Center is more than just a place for kids to go after school and prides itself on treating each and every child who comes through the doors like family. Diane Scott (pictured above) [continue reading…]

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Olney: Best for PHL, Philly Unite And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha– Monday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: LEGO Batman Movie, Superwoman Club, MixxedFit Workshop And More This Week

August 7, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, Aug. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community [continue reading…]

5th Street

Olney: Programming Promotes Neighborhood Diversity

August 1, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

This summer, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is working to develop and encourage numerous cultural heritages of residents in Olney through free local programming.  “Our diversity is our greatest asset,” said Stephanie Michel, assistant director [continue reading…]

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Olney: Citywide Career Fair, Scholarship Ceremony, Fish Fry And More This Week

July 31, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha: Monday, July 31, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: Home Buyers Seminar, Bop & Cha-Cha And More This Week

July 17, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-Cha: Monday, July 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting [continue reading…]

Cobbs Creek

Haddington and Cobbs Creek: Teaching the Philly Bop Dance at Community Libraries

June 28, 2017 James McCormick 0

On Saturday afternoons throughout the summer, the Cobbs Creek and Haddington branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia host Philly Bop dance classes. The bop is a style of dance that was popular in the [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Hunting Park: Black Diamond Dance Troupe Prepares Girls For Healthy Futures Through Dance and Mentoring

May 1, 2017 Hannah McComsey 2

Hip-Hop music played loudly at the Hunting Park Recreation Center, where a group of young girls smiled with joy as they began preparation for their next performance. The Black Diamond Dance Troupe was founded two [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Arts Community Leader Passes The Torch After 20 Years Of Service

April 28, 2017 Erin Patterson 0

After 20 years with the Community Education Center in West Philadelphia, Theresa Shockley is ready to hand over the reins as Executive Director. Prior to Shockley’s time at CEC, she was a student at the  Ohio [continue reading…]

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