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Olney: Neighborhood Looks To Youth For Support

March 27, 2013

https://vimeo.com/62662714] On the 1000 block of Olney Avenue, changes in demographics have beat out community efforts to tighten the threads of unity within the area. Although several homes line the domain of Olney Avenue between

Olney: Formal Wear Shop Celebrates Years Outfitting Residents

February 20, 2013

Located in the heart of Olney’s business district along North Fifth Street, where nearly every building houses a storefront, My Daughter’s Wedding’s windows display bright, embellished gowns that cause many passersby to stop and stare.

Logan: Caribbean Culture Aims To Make A Name For Itself in North Philadelphia

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40174816] Annette Kerr and Reveree Jahman had difficulties adapting to American society but were able to find an organization that allowed them to incorporate aspects of their culture into their new communities. The two Jamaicans

West Oak Lane: Local Author Writes About Neighborhood History

May 26, 2011

https://vimeo.com/24201203] Marita Krivda, a life-long resident of East Oak Lane, co-authored Images of America: Oak Lane, Olney, and Logan, which was published this year. Krivda’s interest in the history of Oak Lane began when she

Oak Lane: Diner is a Family Establishment

May 19, 2011

Debbie Evans was born and raised in Oak Lane and has been working at the Oak Lane Diner for more than a decade. What has kept her coming back every day is the great connection she