Topic: North Philadelphia
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In Pictures: Philadelphia: The City of Murals
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Change Agent Inner-city grocery chain innovates by hiring ex-cons, providing fresh food
The story of a Philadelphia grocery store chain suggests that collaboration with the community may be the key to success for businesses in struggling neighborhoods.
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The faith factor: Religious liberty is GOP mom's big issue
Faith and religious liberty is a big factor in GOP mom Rosemary McDonough's politics, even if she's not in lock step with all church teaching.
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Lily Yeh finds beauty in broken places
Her Barefoot Artists project helps heal war-torn, broken, and economically devastated communities through art.
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Ghetto Cowboy
A heartwarming story about inner-city kids who bond with a band of forgotten race horses.
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Recovering US job market is leaving black men behind
The unemployment rate for black men stands at 17 percent, more than double that of white men. An education gap, criminal records, and racial bias all contribute to problems in the job market, experts say. What type of intervention would help?
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In Pictures: Philadelphia: The City of Murals
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Difference Maker She uses paint, brushes, and volunteers to clean up graffiti and build communities
In Philadelphia, Jane Golden oversees the Mural Arts Program, which gets citizens involved in painting over graffiti while celebrating their history and culture.
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Philly's tin-cup course
Bob Wheeler, an ex-cop, taps local volunteers and union workers to helpmake the Juniata Golf Club green again. It's Philadelphia's tin-cupcourse.
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Philly's tin-cup course
Bob Wheeler, an ex-cop, taps local volunteers and union workers to helpmake the Juniata Golf Club green again. It's Philadelphia's tin-cupcourse.
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