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Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Squash Promotes a Youth Enrichment Program

October 5, 2011

The Lenfest Center is one of two locations for the SquashSmarts program in Philadelphia. Driving down the 3800 block of 10th Street, one might not expect to see the massive building where the lives of

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Goals for the School Year

September 23, 2011

With the new school year only a few weeks old at L.P Hill Elementary School in Strawberry Mansion, the administrators already have goals they hope to reach. “The number one goal is to always provide

Economy

Germantown: Food Service Training Program Helps People Get Jobs

September 19, 2011

https://vimeo.com/29234084] Before she found the Germantown Restoration CDC’s food service training program, Chatel Royster was struggling. This time last year, Royster was a victim of the poor economy. After getting laid off from her job

Education

Strawberry Mansion: Leslie Pinckney Hill Elementary School Gets Ready For New School Year

September 9, 2011

Back to school mayhem has begun but teachers at Leslie Pinckney Hill Elementary School are ready for the new year. “I am very excited, I love shopping for school supplies,” said Geralyn McGinty, a second-grade

Education

Hunting Park: Organizations Work Together to Build a Better Community

June 9, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24727081] In Hunting Park, the Ayuda Community Center is a short walk or ride from any resident’s home. Directly across from The Hunting Park Christian Academy, at 4400 N. Marshall St., residents can go and

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Bond International Arts and Crafts Shop Brightens Community for Families

May 27, 2011

  Bond International Arts and Crafts Shop literally brightens Germantown Avenue. The shop window at 6379 Germantown Ave. features a vibrant rainbow along with colorful cutouts, making it stick out amongst neighboring buildings. But the

North Central

North Central: Project H.O.M.E. Uses Technology to Educate

May 25, 2011

Comcast  is one of the country’s most prominent entertainment and communications companies. Comcast decided to share its great success and give back to the community. Because of this, Comcast helped to make one organization’s dream

Education

Fairhill: College Access Center Director Encourages Students

April 16, 2011

Candace Powell Kinard is motivated person who always makes sure each student’s needs are met. She has  passion to work with underrepresented and low-income high school students in Fairhill to make sure they are utilizing

Government

Powelton Village: Homeless Family Aid Faces Funding Cuts

April 13, 2011

The People’s Emergency Center, located at 39th and Baring streets, dedicates each day to helping people and families in Philadelphia who are struggling with homelessness. It offers multiple programs including a GED program, emergency housing

Germantown

Germantown: Candidate Paulmier’s Stance on Education

April 12, 2011

Campaigning with Greg Paulmier is about getting involved with community events, advocating for those who need it and trying to be in three places at once. On this day last week Greg Paulmier joined other

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