Jacquelyn Oberdorf, Author at Globe Times

Southwest CDC is hosting a Budget & Credit Workshop!

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | September 14, 2023 | Comments Off

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023, 11am-2pm 6328 Paschall Ave, Phila PA 19142 What you will learn: To register contact Bonitta at 215-729-1091 or bonitta@southwestcdc.org

HIRING: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge hiring Refuge Ranger

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | September 13, 2023 | Comments Off

Please take a look at this Refuge Ranger position that just opened at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia. This is an opportunity to share the outdoor world both […]

Canadian Wildfires only Exacerbated Poor Air Quality in Philadelphia

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | June 29, 2023 | Comments Off

It was impossible to ignore the air quality in Philadelphia earlier this month of June. It was nearly impossible to see the iconic skyline and for many people, just breathing […]

Paschalville Hotspot at Southwest CDC

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | June 29, 2023 | Comments Off

While Rebuild renovates the Paschalville Library, Digital Resource Specialist Omelio Alexander is available for computer help. He offers assistance with basic computer skills, using email, navigating websites, job search, and […]

Philadelphia continues to struggle with voter turnout

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | June 2, 2023 | Comments Off

On Tuesday, May 16th 2023, Philadelphia held a historical primary election. The focus of this election landed mostly on the highly publicized mayoral race that would determine the 100th mayor […]

TODAY: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | May 1, 2023 | Comments Off

TODAY (Monday, May 1st, 2023) is the LAST day to register to vote before the May 16th primary election. Here are some helpful links: Check Your Voter Registration Status (pa.gov) […]

Paschalville Library Groundbreaking Event

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | April 21, 2023 | Comments Off

After two years of planning, community meetings and designing, the groundbreaking ceremoney will be held at paschalville Library, on the corner of 70th Street and Woodland Avenue on Wednesday, April […]

Southwest CDC’s Lorraine Thomas recognized as one of the “Wonderful Women of West and Southwest Philadelphia” on International Women’s Day

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | March 31, 2023 | Comments Off

On Thursday March 9th, Room 400 in the iconic City Hall was filled with influential Philadelphia women. In honor of International Women’s Day and March being Women’s History Month, Councilmember […]

Street Cleaning to resume April 3rd: Schedules, maps, where not to park, and more

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | March 21, 2023 | Comments Off

Per the City of Philadelphia, the 2023 Mechanical Street Cleaning program will run from April 3 through November 3. Cleaning takes place Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 3 […]

Criminal record clearing: a key to lifting people out of poverty

By Jacquelyn Oberdorf | March 2, 2023 | Comments Off

Experts estimate that past convictions create over 40,000 barriers to voting, education, housing, financial opportunities such as employment, and more. Prison data shows that more residents in neighborhoods with higher […]