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In Kensington, subservience is becoming a part of everyday life for those involved with the Emerald Street Urban Farm, located on the 2300 block of Emerald St. With the help of local residents and out-of-towners

https://vimeo.com/43394057] If you’re not careful, you might miss it. Nestled on the 2800 block of West Diamond Street between two identical three-story homes with just a small black-and-white sign, the Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Action Center

https://vimeo.com/39676725] It was Jackie Robinson who famously destroyed the color barrier in professional sports by suiting up for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Nearly 80 years before, shortly after the end to the Civil War,

At the corner of 34th and Brandywine streets is an abandoned church, a sight not uncommon in Philadelphia. However, this church isn’t being left to rot until someone scoops up the property for development. New

https://vimeo.com/36336206] From the stairs of Harold O. Davis Memorial Baptist Church, there was a visible sign that read “Welcome to Hunting Park.”  The park’s playgrounds, baseball field and stage stood nearby. This area was home

https://vimeo.com/30444063] Labels are everywhere. In their best form, labels help people identify the good from the bad. In their worst form, labels unjustly stigmatize a brand, business or, as in the case of Kensington, an

The Enterprise Center in Walnut Hill is known for its neighborhood initiatives for community improvement and youth services. Brian Mallon, associate for community empowerment at TEC, shared his firsthand experiences with the programs. A member