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Southwest Mom, Nadira Branch a two-time Fulbright Scholar

By Globe Times Staff | July 26, 2019 | Comments Off on Southwest Mom, Nadira Branch a two-time Fulbright Scholar

On a very hot day last week, Southwest Philadelphia single-mom Nadira Branch and her 11-year-old son Amin Richard Branch,  named for his grandfather Richard Branch who was shot to death […]

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“DRINK PHILLY TAP” CALLS ON PHILADELPHIANS TO DRINK MORE TAP, LESS BOTTLED WATER

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on “DRINK PHILLY TAP” CALLS ON PHILADELPHIANS TO DRINK MORE TAP, LESS BOTTLED WATER

Campaign aims to Empower Philadelphia Residents with Knowledge and Confidence to Consume Tap Water and Reduce Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles  PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2019) – “Drink Philly Tap,” a public […]

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PowerCorpsPHL is Accepting Applications

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on PowerCorpsPHL is Accepting Applications

In September 2013, the City of Philadelphia launched PowerCorpsPHL, an AmeriCorps Governor & Mayor Initiative, in partnership with EducationWorks and the Philadelphia Youth Network. PowerCorpsPHL is a cross-sector collaborative model […]

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PHILADELPHIA DEDICATES $15 MILLION FOR SAFER STREETS!

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on PHILADELPHIA DEDICATES $15 MILLION FOR SAFER STREETS!

Exciting news from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! The city included $15 million in bike and pedestrian funding as part of its recently adopted budget.  Philadelphia, with a population of 1,584,138, is second only to […]

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Over 200 Attend Community Meeting after Refinery Fire

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Over 200 Attend Community Meeting after Refinery Fire

The office of  U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon organized a public listening session regarding the June 21 explosion and fire at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. On the evening […]

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Research Brief: Kids experiencing food insecurity drink more sugary beverages, eat less fruit in summer

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Research Brief: Kids experiencing food insecurity drink more sugary beverages, eat less fruit in summer

While children experiencing food insecurity benefit from school-based nutrition assistance programs during the school year, little is known about what foods they consume during the summer when those programs are […]

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TheVillage and Silver Springs Plan to Merge

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on TheVillage and Silver Springs Plan to Merge

On June 25, 2019, the Boards of Directors of theVillage and Silver Springs – Martin Luther School, following an extensive exploratory process, voted in favor of uniting to operate as […]

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Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic

By Globe Times Staff | July 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic

National Jewish Health Launches Vaping and Tobacco Cessation Program to Help with Youth Vaping Epidemic My Life, My Quit™ is the first comprehensive program designed just for teens. Nearly 5 […]

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Water/Sewer Line Repair Fund for Low-Income Households: Selection Criteria for Philadelphia Energy Authority Referral

By Globe Times Staff | July 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Water/Sewer Line Repair Fund for Low-Income Households: Selection Criteria for Philadelphia Energy Authority Referral

The Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) administers the Water and Sewer Line Protection Program in partnership with American Water Resources (AWR). This program allows property owners to purchase low cost proactive […]

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Jamie Gauthier Visits Southwest CDC

By Globe Times Staff | July 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Jamie Gauthier Visits Southwest CDC

Staff at Southwest CDC met with Jamie Gauthier, the presumptive winner of the general election scheduled for November 5th.  Ms. Gauthier will be replacing long-time Councilperson Jannie Blackwell.  Southwest CDC […]

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