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Strawberry Mansion: Community Garden Serves as a Haven for Students

December 3, 2014 0

The garden across from J.G. Blaine School, filled with vibrant orange mums and brightly painted blue fences, held a small class of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students one crisp Friday morning. While on the surface the [continue reading…]

Crime

Overbrook: Neighborhood Rivalries Left on the Court

May 1, 2013 1

https://vimeo.com/65152765] Neighborhood tensions between the three sub-communities of Hilltop, Wynnefield and Parkside are a part of life growing up in the Overbrook community. Where someone lives is where his or her identity is rooted. “They [continue reading…]

Education

Overbrook: School Mergers Raise Concern for Youth Violence

May 1, 2013 0

[vimeo 65163182] As the school year comes to a close for students in the Philadelphia School District, some last days will be more somber than usual. The district’s plan to close 23 schools citywide, three of [continue reading…]

Crime

Overbrook: Teen Death Sets Back Struggle to Change Neighborhood Image

April 12, 2013 0

[vimeo 63675884] Tragedy struck the Tustin Recreation Center Thursday afternoon when 17-year-old Bernard Scott was caught in the crossfire of gunshots that erupted during a fight on 59th and Lancaster. Scott was an innocent bystander, police said. Scott staggered [continue reading…]

Francisville

Francisville: Five Community Organizations Enrich One Block

April 5, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/63349734] The uniquely triangular section of Francisville connected by the 1600 blocks of Ridge Avenue and Poplar Street is home to five community outreach organizations. Although the groups offer different services, they share similar goals to [continue reading…]

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