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Germantown

Germantown: How One Person Used Instagram to Raise More Than $10,000 to Fund Single Black Mothers

December 17, 2021 Asia Kabree Floyd 0

Rasheed Ajamu, also known as Phreedom Jawn, created a fundraiser to help raise money for single Black mothers living in Philadelphia, PA. [continue reading…]

East Falls

East Falls: Friends of Mifflin, Principal Work Together To Drive Community Involvement

November 27, 2018 Geneva Heffernan 0

Wind howled and rain pelted down on East Falls, but inside the warm gymnasium at Thomas Mifflin Elementary School, smiling children ran around in colorful costumes to the sound of popular tunes put on by [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Stylist Veronica Dunbar Shares Her ‘Fit for a Queen’ Dream

March 6, 2018 Donlevie Theresa 0

Veronica Dunbar has called Brewerytown home for two years now. Originally from Southwest Philadelphia, she grew up in her father’s barbershop, where he worked for nearly 40 years. Surrounded by hairstylists from a young age, [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: PSPCA Turns Art Into Activism

February 29, 2016 Brittany R Boston 0

Renee Beaucheane is a longtime animal rights activist. In addition to working professionally with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in Fishtown, much of her personal time is devoted to animal-rights-related causes. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Legendary Dobbs Hosts Truce Initiative Fundraiser

March 25, 2015 2

The Legendary Dobbs used its popularity in the Philadelphia music scene for a worthwhile cause. The renowned live music venue on South Street hosted The Truce Initiative’s inaugural benefit. Founded by Chuck Ahrens, the eight-month-old, [continue reading…]

Education

Haddington: Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Brings Seniors Together

November 7, 2012 0

[vimeo:https://vimeo.com/52951427] Seniors in the Haddington section of Philadelphia recently attended the first annual Gospel Festival, hosted by the neighborhood’s Multi Services for Older Adults. Sudell Black, president of the choir, organized the festival. “I was chosen [continue reading…]

West Philadelphia

Haddington: Local Rec Center Hosts Comedy Fundraiser

September 5, 2012 0

For one evening it was not the sound of squeaking sneakers or dribbling basketballs, but laughter which filled the Shepard Recreation Center gym. Friday night, community members staged a comedy fundraiser at the recreation center, [continue reading…]

Education

University City: School’s 5K Run Raises Thousands for Educational Programs

June 4, 2012 0

University City residents came out early on a Sunday morning to support the Penn Alexander School’s 2nd Annual 5K Run and Mile Walk for Art and Science. The K-8 school located at 4209 Spruce Street [continue reading…]

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