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Whitman: Neighbors Have Mixed Feelings On New Bowling Alley
The construction in progress at the former Thomas Colace building. It’s not unusual to walk through Whitman and encounter some type of structure that is either a vacant lot, abandoned property or...
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Pennsport: AVI Assessments Take a Toll on Homeowners
With the Actual Value Initiative (AVI) raising property taxes throughout the city, many Philadelphia homeowners are wondering exactly why and how this is happening. The main goal of AVI was supposed...
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Pennsport: Neighbors React to Actual Value Initiative
With the reassessment of property values due to the Actual Value Initiative, some lifelong residents are seeing their property taxes go up. Several assessments have tripled the property value, and...
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Pennsport: Five People Making A Difference
South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities. The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere...
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Wharton: Roots Of Happiness Grows Community For Elderly Southeast Asian...
Every Tuesday morning elderly Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees come together to socialize, strengthen community ties and improve their mental and physical health. Roots of Happiness: Elders...
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Whitman: Library Play Spaces Bring Active Learning Across the City
Upon entering the Whitman Free Library at 2nd and South Philip streets, it is impossible not to notice the wooden tower stacked to the ceiling in the center of the children’s section. At first glance,...
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Podcast: Making Room for Everyone, Rebuilding South Philly’s Mifflin Square Park
Built in the 1890s, Mifflin Square Park used to be full of energy and brought together the culturally diverse neighborhood surrounding the park. But in recent years, there has been an increase in...
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