Community News
By now, most people have heard that Amazon is interested in Southwest Philadelphia. Well, apparently the rumors are true, as Amazon took its case to open a “Last Mile” facility […]
Read MoreHi! I’m Cynthia Ryant, Your NAC Coordinator I provide information and resources on services to residents in Southwest Philadelphia. Resources for housing, food distribution sites, health Information and neighborhood safety […]
Read MoreBy Kia Hinton Rent-burdened families clearly have lower savings than do the non-burdened. In a 2015 study 64% of rent-burdened families, including the severely burdened, had less than $400 in […]
Read MoreNeed help improving your credit, creating a budget, or saving money to buy a house? Southwest CDC offers free virtual Financial Education (FECI) Workshops every second Saturday of the month […]
Read MoreLIHEAP/CRISIS PROGRAM WILL BE ENDING APRIL 9, 2021 now is the time for you to come in and apply for the grant to assist with paying your energy bills. PA.GOV/LIHEAP […]
Read MorePhoto: Citizen Scientists-in-Training on Jenkintown Creek,Tookany-Tacony/Frankford Watershed Many volunteer opportunities in our natural spaces! By Paul Racette Interested in observing natural spaces and providing valuable information to scientists monitoring water […]
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Events are back. Residents may drop off items labeled: toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive at events offered across the City. Handling and disposing of hazardous waste materials […]
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By Steven Kuzmicki Four people from Southwest, part of a cadre of 9, were recently the first graduates of a new workforce development training program developed by the Philadelphia Industrial […]
Read MoreWe’re about to put some more muscle behind the Southwest Strong initiative for Southwest Philadelphia’s small businesses. Many of us in the community have worked for the past several months […]
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