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North Philadelphia: A Promising Solution with Holistic Healthcare

April 3, 2011

Residents of Yorktown and surrounding communities got a chance learn about and experience Holistic health practices recently. The Philly Wellness Association and the Saint Malachy School on North 11th Street near Master Street presented a

Logan: Kid’s Corner Child Care

March 30, 2011

Kid’s Corner Child Care Center has provided the Logan community with strong foundations for young learners. Located on 4815 Old York Road, the brightly decorated building has welcomed families into the facility for over four

Hunting Park: The Worth of a Dollar

March 25, 2011

Torres Dollar Plus, located on West Courtland Street, is in the middle of transforming its busy walls into something a little more divine. Going from a local thrift store to a community worship center, this

North Central: After-School Program Promotes Literacy in the Community

March 24, 2011

Bernice Bonaparte waited around patiently while the volunteer searched frantically. Bonaparte’s 9-year-old son wanted to purchase a new book. The young volunteer and the son went to find the book while Bonaparte stood off to

Fairhill: College Access Center Opening Doors For Community Members

March 4, 2011

You can go to college! That is the motto for the College Access Center located at 2603 N. Fifth St. Melisa Cales had a dream to go to college and while chatting with her friend

Walnut Hill: Community Development from The Enterprise Center

February 18, 2011

The Enterprise Center in Walnut Hill is known for its neighborhood initiatives for community improvement and youth services. Brian Mallon, associate for community empowerment at TEC, shared his firsthand experiences with the programs. A member

Mantua: Working Toward a Brighter Future

January 27, 2011

For Michael Rocco, principal of Philadelphia Learning Academy South, working to improve the lives of troubled youth is an ordinary day. Although he’s been working for the School District of Philadelphia for 31 years, Rocco