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Captains Corner June 14

By Globe Times Staff | June 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Captains Corner June 14

Hello! We are continuing to have success in reducing violence in our district!  Remember, if you have any tips you would like to provide us, even if you wish to […]

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Rotary Club Presents Service Above Self Awards

By Globe Times Staff | June 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Rotary Club Presents Service Above Self Awards

Members of the Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia – Eastwick presented Service Above Self Awards to students who demonstrate kindness and a willingness to help others on a regular basis.  […]

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From Our Garden to Yours Gorgeous Bartram’s Garden Summer Plants and Flowers Still on Sale

By Globe Times Staff | June 14, 2019 | Comments Off on From Our Garden to Yours Gorgeous Bartram’s Garden Summer Plants and Flowers Still on Sale

The Bartram’s Garden still has a wide range of spring and summer flowers for sale that could grace any Southwest yard or porch.   For those which have a shady […]

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Cornerstone Christian Academy Students Awarded Scholarships

By Globe Times Staff | June 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Cornerstone Christian Academy Students Awarded Scholarships

Pictured in the chancel of Wayne Presbyterian (from left)  Kristina Haye (Cornerstone Physical Education Teacher (a 2007 Cornerstone grad), Jaylen Marshall (rising 8th grader), Ayanah Harley (rising 7th grader), Syncere […]

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Youth: “Earn-a-Bike” Repair Classes June 18 – 28

By Globe Times Staff | June 3, 2019 | Comments Off on Youth: “Earn-a-Bike” Repair Classes June 18 – 28

Participants keep the bicycle they worked on Ride around on your own new (or as good as new) bicycle this summer for free!  How does that sound? Under a partnership […]

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Southwest Senior Center

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Southwest Senior Center

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 […]

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Letter to the Editor

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Letter to the Editor

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 […]

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Hooked on Health Community Coalition

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Hooked on Health Community Coalition

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 […]

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Mercy Hospitals Hold Workshops for Veterans June 4 & June 22

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Mercy Hospitals Hold Workshops for Veterans June 4 & June 22

“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 […]

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Southwest Arts Student Receives Award

By Globe Times Staff | May 31, 2019 | Comments Off on Southwest Arts Student Receives Award

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 […]

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