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Powelton Village: Seth Goren and a Legacy of Jewish Community Service

September 21, 2015 pnadmin 0

Rabbi Seth Goren is determined to help fix the world. The Mt. Airy native and son of a union organizer is no stranger to the fight for social justice. We sat down with him at [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: New Sculpture Beautifies 40th Street

November 5, 2013 0

The People’s Emergency Center‘s mission is to nurture families, strengthen neighborhoods and advance change in West Philadelphia. “One of the suggestions, which came out of our recent neighborhood planning process, was the desire to turn up [continue reading…]

Economy

Axis Philly: Penntrification Caused Demographic Shifts, Impact of Real Estate Taxes Still Questionable

February 12, 2013 0

Expansion has been occurring around the University City District into other neighborhoods, such as West Powelton. How AVI will affect this expansion remains unclear. [continue reading…]

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