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Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Osagame’s Athletes Fall For Judo And Self-Defense Classes

December 16, 2016Christopher Aaron Abruzzo and

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence accounts for 15 percent of all violent crime in the United States. Incidents can be found in most, if not all, communities across the country.

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Women Have Options To Protecting Themselves Against Violence

December 16, 2016Christopher Aaron Abruzzo and

The world can be a dangerous place. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, domestic violence cases made up nearly 21 percent of violent victimization nationwide from 2003 to 2012. Acknowledging that danger can strike anywhere

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Philadelphia’s Blind Sports Organization, More Than Just Sports

May 7, 2015

For the most part, the Philadelphia sports scene is dominated by the four major sports – football, baseball, basketball and hockey, both recreationally and among spectators. While blind people can root for the Eagles, Phillies,

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