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Nicetown: Empowerment Starts In The Kitchen

July 25, 2017Brianna Spause

A youth advocate, chef and lifelong North Philadelphia resident, Ariq Barrett saw a lack of role models in his community and wanted to reach youths on a different level. His solution? Black Boyz Can Cook

Fishtown

Fishtown: Produce Delivery Service Aims To Become Neighborhood Staple

April 19, 2016Mary Lynn Dominguez

The bustling corridors inside of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market (PWPM) can be an overwhelming place to think logistically about purchasing produce. The market is inside of a massive temperature-controlled building that spans more than 14 football fields long, where

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Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: ‘Miracle on 63rd Street’ Aids Those in Need

April 7, 2014tub10245

Located on Cobbs Creek Parkway in West Philadelphia, the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County serves as a temporary residence and rehabilitation center for people in need. Affectionately known as the “Miracle on 63rd Street,”

Education

West Philadelphia: A Beacon of Light for Expectant Mothers

November 8, 2013

https://vimeo.com/76840873] It happens all too often. A young woman finds out she is pregnant and does not know what to do. She does not know where to turn and who to ask for help. She

Germantown

Germantown: Clinic Provides Care to Uninsured

September 21, 2013

In a country without universal health care where the prices of insurance and coverage are constantly on the rise, it’s getting hard to be someone living uninsured. In Philadelphia, 15 percent of adults go without

Parkside

Parkside: Association Remains Active for 36 Years

March 22, 2013

Whether it is a need for assistance in handling community issues or the need for help people get their lives back on track, the Parkside Association of Philadelphia is where area residents come for change.

Education

Haddington: ACHIEVEability Computer Lab Keeps Community Connected

September 11, 2012

With great concentration and precise aim, Zakee Jordan pounded away at the arrow keys on the keypad of the Dell laptop in front of him before throwing his arms above his head. “This game is

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Private Pet Service Benefits Neighborhood

June 8, 2012

Sharon Wasko never thought of herself as an animal enthusiast until she walked a 150-pound mastiff as a favor for a friend. Wasko was an artist looking for jobs and began accepting more four-legged clients

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