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COVID-19

COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever

April 1, 2022 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living. [Read More]

City Hall

City Hall: Council Meeting Highlights for Oct. 3, 2019

October 7, 2019 Lawrence McGlynn 0

Philadelphia City Council held its general meeting Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at which several resolutions were introduced. Councilmember Cherelle Parker introduced a resolution calling for a hearing to explore eliminating fines at the Free Library [Read More]

Kingsessing

Kingsessing: Seniors Find Creative Outlet At Open Mic

October 11, 2017 Angela Gervasi 0

Poems about New York and chapters from a romance novel echoed through the Kingsessing Library’s sunlit basement. On Sept. 28, the library hosted an open mic poetry night for older adults— the first of many, [Read More]

Housing

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More

August 19, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers [Read More]

Education

Olde Kensington: Director Keeps LSH a Well-Oiled Machine

March 20, 2015 Paul Klein 2

Inside the Lutheran Settlement House, at 1340 Frankford Ave., is an atmosphere of constant activity where people are always smiling. From bingo to GED preparation, the century-old building houses enough social services to satisfy the [Read More]

Housing

South Philly: Senior Center Brings Shine to Golden Years

June 28, 2013  3

https://vimeo.com/69127210] America’s geriatric population is set to explode over the next decade as the Baby Boom generation begins to retire. Medical advances have pushed life expectancy such that many women and men will live a [Read More]

Germantown

Germantown: Center in the Park Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Dedicated Members

April 19, 2013  0

Center in the Park celebrated its 45th anniversary Thursday night with a mixture of jazz and line dancing to thank nearly 200 of its members. Brannon Johnson, the program director at Center in the Park, [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Activities at Stapeley Help Senior Citizens Stay Healthy

April 16, 2013  0

The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane quash the stereotype of inactive seniors. The assisted living facility offers an assortment of activities, including game [Read More]

Featured Stories

Germantown: Diverse Backgrounds Create a Home at Senior Living Community

April 5, 2013  0

The residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane came to the facility for its resources but found a home when they arrived. Each senior brings his or [Read More]

Featured Stories

Germantown: Senior Home Adapts to Residents’ Desires

March 3, 2013  0

The spirit of the renovations planned for Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane was spearheaded by the facility’s own residents. Beginning in early April, the $5 [Read More]

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