“There is a shortage of role models,” said Felipe Castro, executive director and founder of Children’s Safe Harbor Inc., more locally known as Amparo de la Niñez Inc. Castro’s wife, Iris Myrtha Castro, co-founded the company with him [continue reading…]
Hunting Park is a neighborhood full of stories with each block having its own unique history. From being home to James Logan, William Penn’s secretary, and the famed actress Grace Kelly, Hunting Park has a [continue reading…]
Many people equate their home to be a safe haven. A place where no matter the surroundings or the neighborhood you feel a sense of security. Unfortunately, this is not the case for the residents [continue reading…]
When walking the streets of Philadelphia it’s tough not to notice all the abandoned lots. A passerby may not take notice of the contents of the lots, many of which are filled with broken bottles [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
As the start of a new month creeps closer, Cousin’s Supermarket is starting to see many more of its faithful customers. During this busy time for the market, it becomes clear why so many people [continue reading…]
Slippery patches of ice and an inches-deep layer of crunchy snow coat the walkways of Hunting Park, waiting to take down any residents who venture into the bitter cold. With the temperature hovering somewhere in [continue reading…]
The door of the Orange Korner Arts House is hard to miss. Its coat of bright orange paint stands out among the otherwise ordinary exteriors of white and red lining the block. The door itself [continue reading…]
After 20 years of what residents are calling abandonment, Catalina Hunter, One Hope Community Church, United Way and local residents decided it was time to make use of the vacant lot. Within a year, this [continue reading…]
Leroy Fisher can’t help but smile when talking about Hunting Park, his boyish beam spreading across his cheeks that now glisten from the tears that fill his eyes. “Why [do I cry] in every interview?” [continue reading…]
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