Category Archives: Opinion

Despite Evidence, Media Sees Point Breeze as Black vs. White

Posted on February 23, 2012 by J.R.

For those who are following the news in Point Breeze closely, last week marked the beginning of a collaboration between African-American residents grew up in Point Breeze and first-generation white immigrants to the area. Claudia Sherrod and Zelda Simpkins of South Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Sign Our Petition To Tell Councilman Johnson You Support Development of Point Breeze Avenue

Posted on February 16, 2012 by J.R.

Sign Our Petition to say you want a pharmacy and a coffee shop in your neighborhood. Councilman Kenyatta Johnson has yet to state whether he supports the proposed pharmacy/apartments along Point Breeze Avenue and the proposed coffee shop at 2001 … Continue reading →

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Can Universal Companies repeat their success?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by J.R.

I lived at 16th and Fitzwater for one year in 2005. When I first arrived, the neighborhood was filled with empty houses and abandoned lots. Trash filled the streets, particularly after rain storms. Crime in the neighborhood was rampant. Then … Continue reading →

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The most convenient bus in Philly and why more people need to know about it

Posted on February 2, 2011 by J.R.

When I tell people how nice it is to live near the 17 bus, they always think I’m crazy. After all, I’m talking out a Septa bus. How great could it be? Very. I’ll tell you why: The bus goes … Continue reading →

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