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New $6-million Center Providing Social Services for Homeless Population Planned in Camden
CAMDEN – A $6-million, multi-agency center to provide social services and guidance for the homeless population is planned by Camden County on property at Broadway and Liberty Street in the Bergen Square section.City Council next week is scheduled to vote to lease several city-owned lots on the site to the county for a “nominal consideration for the building and design of a Multi-Agency Center (MAC) to provide services for persons experiencing homelessness,” according to the ordinance.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMulti-Agency Centers pull together social services for the homeless, assisting with everything...
Wilmington’s Hagley Museum is using old technology for a sustainable future
Historic dams along the Brandywine River are helping the museum get off the electrical grid. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do...
South Jersey museum showcases one of largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world
On this edition of One Tank Trips, Action News visited a place with one of the largest collections of sports memorabilia in the world.The DePace Sports Museum of Champions showcases some of the greatest moments in sports, both in Philadelphia and throughout the nation.From autographs to artifacts, the museum has something for everyone, no matter what sport you're most into.It's located a short drive away in Sewell, New Jersey, which is in Gloucester County.That's just over a half-hour drive away from Philadelphia.Action News Photojournalist Dan Sheridan has more in the video above.
Community forum in Philadelphia will highlight urgent need to address the impact of gun violence on kids' mental health
Guns, children and mental health. These topics will be addressed at an upcoming community forum at Child Guidance Resource Centers in Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood.
Celebrating Philadelphia voting with a party
Welcome America, Inc. is partnering with national organizations to host two “Celebrate Philadelphia Block Parties.” “Welcome America is proud to be partnering with Every Voice, Every Vote and [Michelle Obama’s] When We All Vote to produce the Celebrate Philadelphia block party series,” said Nicole Allen, COO, of Welcome America, Inc. “Voting and participation in our […]
EPA removes NJ landfill from Superfund list
Lipari Landfill once topped the nation’s Superfund site list. The Lipari Landfill, a six-acre chemical cauldron in Gloucester County, topped the nation’s Superfund site list some 40 years ago after companies had dumped 155 carcinogens, heavy metals, pesticide residues and benzene. But alarmed Pitman residents organized and fought...
Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
The United States 4th Infantry Division’s 22nd Infantry Regiment loads at Plymouth, England, June 5, 1944, in preparation for landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944. As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps: A Journey Within the Battlefields of World War II.
South Jersey synagogues and community centers on high alert as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 approach
With Israel bound in combat against militants on two fronts, and fears of a wider war in the Middle East growing by the day, South Jersey synagogues and Jewish community centers have heightened security to keep people safe through Rosh Hashanah.
Philly could see toy shortage if port strike continues, trade group says
Families in the Philadelphia region could see a shortage of some toys, and increased prices, if the longshoremen strike continues, according to the trade group representing toy manufacturers.Greg Ahearn, CEO of The Toy Association, said manufacturers are already working on contingency plans to get around the strike."Moving shipments to West Coast ports from East Coast ports," Ahearn said. "Working to move up production schedules to bring products in earlier to get higher quantities into the U.S. earlier than ever to be able to make sure that shelves are stocked."He said disruptions in supply, coupled with high demand, could lead to...
Galería Esperanza brings Hispanic works of art to Hunting Park neighborhood
Galería Esperanza, located within the Esperanza Arts Center (EAC), is a state-of-the-art venue that's quickly becoming a regional hub for Latino arts and culture.Opened in December 2023, the art gallery showcases the work of Latino and local artists and will serve as a training ground for the next generation of Latino artists.Esperanza's inaugural exhibit, Sueño de Reyes, features the work of renowned Puerto Rican teacher and artist Mr. Tato González.The exhibit tells the story of the Three Kings, also known as the Magi-and highlights the cultural significance of Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, which is an important part of Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America.Galería Esperanza | Facebook | Instagram4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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