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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrates 1,000th home repair

December 11, 2024 Declan Landis 0

Lisa Prince’s home was Habitat for Humanity’s 1000th repair, but the organization still wants to do more for the city. [continue reading…]

Hakim’s in West Philadelphia Carries Banned Books to Serve and Educate the Community

June 17, 2024 Corey Thompson 0

It was the wide variety that drew in Angela Oliveira, a West Philadelphia mother with a passion for literature. But it was the devotion to educating her community that kept her coming back, especially now that book bans targeting black authors are on the rise. [continue reading…]

Mantua: Neighborhood Community Center Faces Potential Demolition

April 26, 2023 Chloe Rose Bonario 0

Since its founding in 1990, the Mantua Haverford Community Center has been a beacon for youths of all ages—offering an array of daycare services, after-school initiatives, and summer programs—in the neighborhood.

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Energy: Can Green Solutions Reduce Energy Burdens?

February 10, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas 1

205 low-to-moderate income residents have participated in PEA’s programs targeted toward expanding solar installations on city homes [continue reading…]

Crime: Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind

November 28, 2022 Natalie Elizabeth Kerr 0

Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind [continue reading…]

West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest

June 20, 2022 Chingozirim Collins Onosike 0

There will be a West Philly porchfest held on June 4, 2022 where West Philly homeowners host their porch for a free music festival across the neighborhood. [continue reading…]

West Philadelphia: YMCA Acts as Community Safe for Local Residents

December 3, 2021 Dante James Collinelli 0

The West Philadelphia YMCA is providing those in the neighborhood with a safe space to exercise, play sports, and even get a COVID-19 test. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports: Philadelphia Freeze Return to the Ice After Missing 2020 Season Due to COVID-19

October 22, 2021 Dante James Collinelli 0

The Philadelphia Freeze, a women’s ice hockey team based out of University City, returned to the ice on Oct. 2 after its 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cobbs Creek: Block Responds to Aftermath of Auto Shop Fire

November 20, 2019 Daniel Wilson 0

John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars. Robertson, a West Philly resident for decades, who is now in his 80s, had [continue reading…]

Powelton Village: Visually Impaired Residents Thrive at Assisted Living Facility

April 19, 2019 Grace Shallow 0

Russell Smith spent his childhood taking care of horses and milking cows on his family’s farm in Virginia. His father nicknamed him “Cowboy” for the work he did. At 62 years old, he’s still known [continue reading…]

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