Community

Purchased - Two women having breakfast at a restaurant

Creating strong connections builds resilience within the Asian American community

Documentary exploring former Pa. state Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell's grief and activism to debut on PBS this fall

Murders That Matter

Documentary about Philly's gun violence crisis to premiere Friday

Philadelphia Gun Violence Documentary

Philly to purchase 91 community gardens, protecting them from sheriff's sale

Community Gardens Purchased

Loneliness epidemic affects half of American adults, but there are many ways to get connected

Loneliness Surgeon General

How to grow your social network as you age

Seniors New Friendships

With 76ers new stadium, is Philly's Chinatown destined for same fate as Washington, D.C. neighborhood?

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Wu Tang Clan's Raekwon, Foot Locker to support musicians with Philly-themed sneaker

Philadelphia unveils redesign plan for Washington Avenue but residents remain frustrated

Washington Avenue Design

Local historians looking for 20th century holiday photos from West Philly

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Weavers Way Co-op opens community fridge in Ambler

Ambler NAACP, Montco police chiefs meet to move forward after offensive Facebook-posts controversy

NAACP and Montgomery County Police

A Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity

roots2rise community yoga

Sixers launch Kids Club membership for young fans

Carroll - Philadelphia 76ers Stock

What you can borrow at Philly libraries besides books: baking pans, blood pressure cuffs, birding bags and more

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

PHOTOS: Third annual Philly Free Streets

Dillon - Philly Free Streets

This local teen violinist is making her debut at Carnegie Hall on Thursday

Symphony orchestra

From New York to Florida: Cycling 1,300 miles for spinal cord injury awareness, support

Siobhan O'Sullivan Cycle for SCI

Two Philly businesses hosting vegan bake sale to benefit refugee and immigrant families

Tattooed Mom

Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins expands STEAM camp partnership with Drexel University

The 2018 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick is here

Central Branch Free Library of Philadelphia

The 'Buy Nothing' project – folks are falling for it for a reason

cakes

Brendan Creato Case

With a boy dead, and no closure, neighbors worry and wonder

Creato reax Taylor Kredatus

First LGBTQ 'community conversation' packs William Way

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Public Television

NJTV kicks off community initiative with broadcast from Camden

NJTV in the community

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