Warren McMichael and Talmadge Belo of Sharswood say they have seen it all in terms of construction and development in their neighborhood. The lifelong residents retired from their careers in education and manufacturing, respectively, to bring […]
A ride home from a community building project meeting at La Salle University ended up being the chance of a lifetime for Kenneth Houston. When Maureen O’Connell dropped off the former marine at his Germantown home, […]
Passion is an essential element in the development of communities in Northwest Philadelphia. Each of these individuals brings their own skill set in an effort to build a stronger community. They strive to improve their […]
Approximately 30 people gathered inside the Canaan Baptist Church, located at 5430 Pulaski Ave., this week to hear from five guest speakers at a community meeting organized by Northwest Neighbors of Germantown’s Lisa Hopkins. Hopkins, NWNG’s Community […]
[vimeo 49610519] Bike & Build, a cross-country cycling organization, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Located in Roxborough, the organization combines the concepts of raising awareness for affordable housing, getting young adults involved in the cause […]
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