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Powelton Village: Arts Community Leader Passes The Torch After 20 Years Of Service

April 28, 2017Erin Patterson and

After 20 years with the Community Education Center in West Philadelphia, Theresa Shockley is ready to hand over the reins as Executive Director. Prior to Shockley’s time at CEC, she was a student at the Ohio

Clark Park: Eating Healthy and Affordable with Livengood Family Farm

April 26, 2017Erin Patterson and

Eating healthy, wholesome and local is no longer a privilege but a possibility for everyone in West Philadelphia, thanks to Livengood Family Farms. Entering its 15th year of selling Lancaster, Pennsylvania-grown produce and vegetables, Livengood Family

Powelton Village: EAT Café Hosts First Witness To Hunger Event

April 26, 2017Kathryn Reilly

In response to the country’s new federal administration, the leaders behind West Philadelphia’s Witness to Hunger introduced their first gallery exhibition and open community forum to highlight poverty in the community. First established in 2008, Witness

Spruce Hill: The Fuze Connects Community Members Through the Power of Words

April 24, 2017Meghan McFerran and

On a recent Friday night, big, lantern-shaped yellow lights hung from the ceiling of Studio 34 and cast a warm shadow on intricate paper birds that dangled a few inches below. A variety of comfy couches, love

Spruce Hill: Renovations Underway For Homeless Veteran Shelter

April 24, 2017Erin Patterson

Many organizations in Philadelphia serve a very specific niche. With more than 22 years of service, the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House hopes to give homeless veterans a chance to start over and become productive members

Mill Creek: Farm Provides for Community in More Ways Than You May Know

October 20, 2016Haley K Connaughton and

Alkebu-Lan Marcus, a 23-year-old assistant farm manager at Mill Creek Farm, got his start by growing food in his own backyard. He is interested in being able to control his own resources and becoming more

Overbrook: Five Topics Discussed In Conversation At A Barber Shop

October 10, 2016Kevin P Glasson and

At Rice’s Barber shop in Overbrook, four chairs sit on top of black and green tiled floors. There are televisions on either side of the room airing a movie, and music plays in the background.

Overbrook Park: Marc Reason Leads The Way For Civic Association

October 3, 2016Kevin P Glasson and

For nearly two years, Marc Reason, 47, has been president of the Overbrook Park Civic Association. Reason doesn’t only work as the president of the OPCA, he is a teacher at the Harambee Institute of

Haddington: Eyekonz Sports League Takes A Trip Out Of The City

May 24, 2016Tonii Mackie

A kickstand jammed its way into a windblown patch of grass at the top of a hill on Radnor High School’s campus. Black rotating tires on a three-wheeled stroller stopped spinning as a small baby

Cobbs Creek: Sunshine Center Becomes A Busier Place For Local Seniors

May 2, 2016Tonii Mackie

It beeped repeatedly. Each click on the display offering up another error message. Still slightly hesitant when using the computers, seniors tapped on keyboards at The Older Adult Sunshine Center as they replied to Facebook posts, email

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