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Hunting Park: Volunteers Help Local Business Prosper

February 14, 2012

In times of economic hardship, volunteers have become an increasing necessity to keep many businesses running. In particular, community programs are especially in need of volunteers when funding is so hard to get. Blessings Inc. is a

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: New Lamp Posts Illuminate Park Streets

February 14, 2012

In line with the revitalization project for Hunting Park, new lights were installed along the streets on Monday afternoon. These light posts are designed to further illuminate the park during the evening hours, making it

Amateur Sports

Hunting Park: Seniors Lead Little Flower Basketball

February 9, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36455971] When the seniors on the Little Flower High School for Girls varsity basketball team met their parents at half court of the school’s gymnasium before the final regular season game Tuesday it was a

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Camp Jubilee Provides an Outlet for Community’s Youth

February 7, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36336206] From the stairs of Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church, there was a visible sign that read “Welcome to Hunting Park.”  The park’s playgrounds, baseball field and stage stood nearby. This area was home

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Christian Nonprofit Grows with Park Renewal

February 7, 2012

https://vimeo.com/36330310] Blessings Inc., a Christian nonprofit childcare organization, started its roots in Hunting Park two years ago. The business currently resides in the Hunting Park Recreation Center, located at 900 W. Hunting Park Ave., and

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Community Urges Youth Engagement

February 7, 2012

Despite the many positive changes happening in Hunting Park, community outreach proves to be a recurring issue in the neighborhood. Despite the many different organizations created to better the area, not everyone is aware of

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Residents Applaud Councilwoman’s ‘Land Bank’ Bill

February 7, 2012

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez introduced legislation Thursday that would better control vacant city-owned land and make it easier for the city to sell.  Urban decay often results due to vacant land, which is a problem especially

Economy

Hunting Park: Revitalization Efforts Improve Local Businesses

January 31, 2012

Hunting Park has been extremely visible in the news recently, but not because of crime like years past. The green space in Hunting Park has been going through revitalization efforts over the past few years

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Lost Addresses Continue to Plague City Blocks

January 31, 2012

Amid the restoration efforts that have swept through Hunting Park, some find it hard to ignore the high volume of abandoned buildings and lots that plague the community. This issue has haunted Philadelphia neighborhoods for

Andy Andjur
Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Renovations Bring New Possibilities to Neighborhood

January 25, 2012

Residents are difficult to find outside in Hunting Park during the winter months. Even right after school lets out, the athletic fields remain empty, and the enormous gazebo that acts as a focal point for

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