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Point Breeze: Residents Raise Concerns Over CHOP Renovation of Free Library

November 12, 2013

The South Philadelphia Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia will be renovated soon as a community contribution from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) but it seems not all residents in the area are

City Hall: Contest Connects, Cleans Communities

November 1, 2013

https://vimeo.com/77407917] For the residents of the 1600 block of Waverly Street, the city’s Clean Block Contest wasn’t just a chance to continue to spruce up the block. It was a chance to connect with all

Point Breeze: Feminist Vandalism

October 3, 2013

Philadelphia has experienced a wave of vandalism with a cause on the streets over the past several months. Anti-sexual harassment stamps have been spotted in Center City, Northern Liberties and primarily in South Philadelphia, ranging from

Point Breeze: Tensions Rise in Point Breeze as OCF Investigates Vandalism Charges

September 19, 2013

Point Breeze is abuzz with gossip and talk of change as gentrification continues to rile up residents. The emergence of the Point Breeze Organizing Committee (PBOC), spearheaded by long-time residents Gary Broderick and Mindy Isser, spurred