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Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Black Men Engaging Neighborhoods Marches to Change Mindsets

November 12, 2019 Christian Starr 2

Organization holds rallies on blocks around city that have seen their fair share of violence [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Pastor Eric Dorsey Treats The Person, Not The Issue

June 7, 2018 Jake Gibbons 4

Pastor Eric Dorsey is the director of the Philadelphia Brotherhood Mission Ministries shelter project at the corner of Columbia and East Girard avenues in Fishtown. For the past four years, Dorsey has continued an endeavor [continue reading…]

Center City

Philadelphia: Aging at Risk of Financial Exploitation

December 28, 2016 Kamal Elliott 0

Much has been said about impact of the millennials, which can make it easy to forget that baby boomers will soon reach retirement age. From 1999 to 2009, the nation’s aging population grew from 35.3 [continue reading…]

Environment

Sustainable Living: Five Eco-Friendly Businesses in Philadelphia

May 25, 2016 Daniel John Newhart 0

When a business is sustainable, its practices demonstrate how to make a profit while also promoting, addressing and being conscious of environmental issues. Here are a few businesses that focus their mission not only on making money but [continue reading…]

Health

Kensington: Community Center Works to Serve Neighborhood’s Needs

April 11, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara 1

The Community Center at Visitation (CCV) is one of many outreach facilities dedicated to improving the quality of life in Kensington. Led by Sister Betty Scanlon, a Sister of Mercy and director of CCV, the [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Mill Creek: Playing a Traditional Game Untraditionally

November 17, 2015 pnadmin 0

On a cool Monday night in October, more than 20 young adults bundled up to play softball at Mill Creek Playground in West Philadelphia. But these were no ordinary players. There were men and women hustling [continue reading…]

Crime

Frankford: Residents Hope New Mayor Brings SEPTA and PPD Together

March 10, 2015 1

Voices in Frankford have united, stating that crime is the primary concern for their neighborhood. Many believe the next mayor of Philadelphia has a responsibility to tackle the issue, even if they don’t agree on [continue reading…]

Economy

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014 0

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a [continue reading…]

Economy

Spruce Hill: Penn Alexander Extracurriculars Survive ‘Doomsday Budget’

January 24, 2014 0

Penn Alexander School saw nearly a 17 percent increase in its extra curricular funding by the School District between the 2008-2009 and 2013-2014 school years. With the help of $45 million in state education funds [continue reading…]

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Economy

Spruce Hill: Lottery Brings New Era for Penn Alexander

January 24, 2014 0

Penn Alexander School’s kindergarten waitlist ended this year, changing to a contested lottery. Traditionally, parents had waited in line for days to register. School District Superintendent William Hite made the change within days of becoming [continue reading…]

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