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Northwest Philadelphia: 6 People Paving Paths To A Better Life

April 11, 2014tub10245

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

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Francisville: Local Recreation Center Serves Community

May 19, 2011

The recreation center in Francisville looks like a fairly standard playground at first glance. There’s a swing set, a basketball court and a play set shaped like a train. However, the center is more than

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