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West Oak Lane: Movies, Book Signings, Understanding Your Credit Report And More This Week

July 17, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  EQ Conversation Café (Elkins Park): Brains for Collaboration: Tuesday, July 18, [continue reading…]

North Philadelphia

West Oak Lane: Five Things That Bring The Community Together

February 8, 2016 Chelsea Ann Rovnan 0

West Oak Lane is home to many community centers, churches and offices that serve as gathering places for its residents. The West Oak Lane area is focused on building “community” by bringing residents together through different opportunities in the [continue reading…]

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West Oak Lane: A Proud and Determined Block

June 11, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43625924]   For the residents of Ogontz Avenue between Andrews Avenue and Middleton Street, an invested block captain and caring neighbors have helped their block maintain its peacefulness and achieve a strong sense of community. [continue reading…]

Germantown

West Oak Lane: New Water Ice Parlor Coming Soon

June 6, 2012 0

Herman Townsville will welcome this summer season with his new ice cream and water ice parlor. Townsville bought the building at the corner of  Stenton and Ogontz this past December and with the help of [continue reading…]

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West Oak Lane: Northwest Neighbors Against Graffiti

June 4, 2012 0

Northwest Neighbors Against Graffiti is a nonprofit organization focused on removing graffiti in and around the neighborhood with the help of community members. NAG, located at 7174 Ogontz Ave. in State Rep. Dwight Evans’ office, [continue reading…]

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