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Arts and Entertainment

Overbrook: Elementary Students Report on Neighborhood Life

April 25, 2013

The students at Overbrook Elementary School took a non-traditional approach to improving their community for Earth Day. The students have been working on a community project, funded by a grant from The Picasso Project. The Picasso

Crime

Overbrook: Police Step Up Programs to Limit Community Crime

April 19, 2013

The 19th Police District in Overbrook is using new platforms to monitor crime throughout the neighborhood. “The captain [Joseph Bologna] is a pit bull,” Jim Connell, lieutenant for Police Service Area 1, said. “He’s always

Crime

Overbrook: Teen Death Sets Back Struggle to Change Neighborhood Image

April 12, 2013

[vimeo 63675884] Tragedy struck the Tustin Recreation Center Thursday afternoon when 17-year-old Bernard Scott was caught in the crossfire of gunshots that erupted during a fight on 59th and Lancaster. Scott was an innocent bystander, police said. Scott staggered

Neighborhoods

Overbrook: Catholic Church Merges Three Parishes

April 12, 2013

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo The Archdiocese of Philadelphia faces a challenge with their ongoing Pastoral Planning Initiative project. The Initiative is set up to help

Arts and Entertainment

Overbrook: Arts Center Providing Sustainability for Neighborhood

April 5, 2013

The Overbrook Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, teaches children and adults how to create sustainable living within the city. “Our nonprofit decided to make the entire experience a community project so people can learn you

Education

Overbrook: College Students Aiming to Improve Community

March 20, 2013

Saint Joseph’s University students are pairing up with organizations throughout the Overbrook community in order to build stronger relationships with fellow residents. “As with any university, there is some tension between students and the community,”

Education

Overbrook: Elementary Students Recycle for a Cause

March 6, 2013

Overbrook Elementary School is teaching students about the importance of recycling. The school’s program, Overbrook Kids Care About the Earth, shows students what items can be recycled, how to recycle properly and the positive effects

Amateur Sports

Overbrook: Monarch Athletic Association Empowers Youth

February 27, 2013

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo The Overbrook Monarch Athletic Association takes competition to a deeper level. These young athletes are much more than a group of

Crime

Overbrook: Crime Prevention Combats Increased Car Thefts

February 21, 2013

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

Overbrook

Overbrook: Saint Donato Fights Archdiocese to Remain Open

February 19, 2013

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo Over the past year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has combined parishes in various Philadelphia communities. Earlier this month, the archdiocese announced

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