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North Philadelphia: Immigrants Find Common Ground On The Soccer Pitch

October 25, 2013 0

The Ben Franklin High School’s boy’s soccer team took the field at 29th and Chalmers and put on an impressive display, defeating Bodine High School 11-5. By the way the Franklin Electrons moved, one would [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Soccer Sisters Meet With Friends of Vernon Park, Discussing Future Plans

June 18, 2013 0

Soccer Sisters United, a youth girls program located in Germantown, is facing mixed opinions about their current game field in Vernon Park. During a recent Friends of Vernon Park meeting, a few parents, players and [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Starfinder Foundation Celebrates Senior Graduates

June 16, 2013 0

[vimeo 68334031] The Starfinder Foundation community came together recently to celebrate the graduation of all 28 of their Senior Leaders from high school. Since it’s inception in 2002, the Starfinder Foundation’s mission has been to reach [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Manayunk: Starfinder Foundation Teaches Children About Soccer and More

October 20, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/30774551] Just a few blocks away from the nightlife and culture of Main Street, the Starfinder Foundation is housed in a large, unassuming, blue warehouse. More than 600 Philadelphia youth take part each year in [continue reading…]

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