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Germantown

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

December 17, 2021Asia Kabree Floyd

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

East Falls

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

November 27, 2018Geneva Heffernan

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

Brewerytown

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

March 6, 2018Donlevie Theresa and

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,

Fishtown

Fishtown: PSPCA Turns Art Into Activism

February 29, 2016Brittany R Boston and

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.

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Legendary Dobbs Hosts Truce Initiative Fundraiser

March 25, 2015

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,

Education

Haddington: Haddington Multi Services for Older Adults Brings Seniors Together

November 7, 2012

[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

West Philadelphia

Haddington: Local Rec Center Hosts Comedy Fundraiser

September 5, 2012

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,

Education

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

June 4, 2012

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

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