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On Wednesday, September 9, Southwest CDC representatives Donna Henry and Lorraine Thomas, joined AHCOPA, Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Finanta, Media Fellowship House and Ceiba Philadelphia for a Woodland Avnue tour and community development discussion with Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon on Woodland Avenue. The meeting was held at Le Mandique restaurant and focused on issues affecting local residents and businesses, including small-business lending,...

Pacifico Ford transformed into a hub of community celebration on July 13th, as the dealership partnered with Ford and Major League Baseball (MLB) for an unforgettable block party. Designed to honor America 250 and the All-Star Game, the event drew children from summer camps in the neighborhood, eager to partake in a day filled with fun and camaraderie. The festivities featured an array of carnival-style games, where the children tried their luck at winning prizes.. A variety of food was...

Lottie (nee Washington) Bazemore, a devoted community activist, longtime Democratic Committee Person, and cherished Southwest Philadelphia matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was 95 years old. For more than 51 years, Mrs. Bazemore faithfully served as Democratic Committee Person for Philadelphia's 51st Ward, 18th Division. Throughout her decades of service, she worked alongside many distinguished Philadelphia leaders, including Ward Leader Vivian Miller,...