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Southwest Senior Center

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off

Back in December. Southwest Senior Center members began gathering funds to support the repair or purchase of instruments for Tilden Middle School’s young musicians. Then, in February, Paulette Cunningham, the […]

Letter to the Editor

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off

I am grateful for the editorial regarding gentrification. It’s something I think about a lot. I live in a house I like on a block I like, but I’m a […]

Hooked on Health Community Coalition

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off

Cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses are claiming the lives of our residents at alarming rates. Too many people are dying before their time. Young people are suffering […]

Mercy Hospitals Hold Workshops for Veterans June 4 & June 22

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off

“Dine with the Docs” focus is on vet’s behavioral health issues Veterans and military personnel often experience behavioral health issues as a result of the unique conditions of modern battlefields […]

Southwest Arts Student Receives Award

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off

Kurstin Howard studies at Evelyn Graves School on Chester Ave. The 2019 Youth Image Award was bestowed on local SW student Kurstin Howard at an event sponsored by the […]

20% Of American Children Have Never Drank Plain Water

By Globe Times Staff | May 27, 2019 | Comments Off

A recent study discovered that on average, 20% of American children don’t drink any water. Instead, they are guzzling sodas and other sugary drinks to quench their thirst, which is […]

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Lively Candidates Night Anticipates Competitive Primary May 21

By Globe Times Staff | May 3, 2019 | Comments Off

Thirty–five candidates for public office in the May 21 Primary Election braved rainy weather to tell about their qualifications and priorities to over 100 local residents at Kingsessing Recreation Center […]

It’s Still Tax Season: Protect Yourself from Scams!

By Globe Times Staff | April 19, 2019 | Comments Off

Although tax season may be closing down, it’s important to to remember that it is still prime time for phone scams. People claiming to represent or help you with IRS […]

Future Use of Eastwick Public Lands Outlined Redevelopment Authority releases Lower Eastwick Strategy

By Globe Times Staff | April 19, 2019 | Comments Off

On March 19, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) and the City of Philadelphia released the “Lower Eastwick Public Land Strategy” (LEPLS). The report concludes a two-year effort to obtain the […]

Story Reading Time at Mitchell Elementary

By Globe Times Staff | April 19, 2019 | Comments Off

Volunteers from Wayne Presbyterian Church’s CityLights Ministry joined several Mitchell Elementary School parents for a read-in with groups of young students in mid-March. “It was a joy to have the […]