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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community [Read More]
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