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Kid candidate challenges aging incumbent
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Mar 2004, T Martin

Local makes a bid for seat HarrisburgBy T Martin Philly’s 179th District is looking for change in Harrisburg, and this year’s new candidate for State Representative might be their answer. Democratic state rep candidate and former Aspirante Rafael Collazo announced his candidacy for the position against incumbent Bill Rieger during his Monday, March 1st press conference. Knocking on over 1,600 doors, collecting over 1,800 signatures, and garnering support from allies such as State Rep. Angel Cruz of the 180th…

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Lively artists draw young crowd
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Entertainment News, Mar 2004, T Martin

Gospel concert lures neighborhood teensBy T Martin Entertainment. Praise. Worship. Prayer. Reverence. From the very old to the very young, faces reflected these emotions in the highly charged concert hosted by the John 3:16 Assembly of God Church on Friday, February 27th. Add refreshing. Refreshing to go into a church on a Friday night and to be surrounded by North Philly’s young people. Refreshing to see and hear riveting performances by some very talented young spiritual artists at the…

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4th Championship over, players honored
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Feb 2004, T Martin

Liga del Barrio presents trophies to playersBy T Martin Ending its 4th Season, Philadelphia’s barrio basketball league honored program participants with trophies and MVP awards at its closing ceremony on Saturday, February 14th, at Edison High School in North Philadelphia. La Liga is one of few programs of its kind, designed to give students a positive incentive to stay in school and off the streets, even on Saturdays! One team in the League receives their trophies before announcement of…

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ASPIRA hosts live entertainers for gala
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Entertainment News, T Martin

Promise of memorable evening fulfilledBy T Martin During the VIP Reception prior to ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania’s 12th Annual Benefit Gala, Executive Director Alfredo Calderón promised those in attendance a “memorable evening” as a way to thank all for their support and contributions during the last year. Orquesta Del Barrio members warm up before playing a few dance numbers at the start of the Aspira general gala.. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year, ASPIRA delivered nothing less than the…

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Teens organize ASPIRA benefit gala
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Feb 2004, T Martin

Youth leadership evident in 12th annual eventBy T Martin From her opening remarks to her conversation with friends and associates at the VIP Reception, Lydia Hernández-Vélez made no secret about her love for ASPIRA and its students that helped put together the 35-year-old organization’s 12th Annual Benefit Gala held Saturday, February 7th. Aspirantes Ezequiel López and Lynette Corsini talk about their work and love for ASPIRA during the VIP reception.Lydia, ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors Chairperson, stood…

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Young leaders model for pre-teens
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Feb 2004, T Martin

Teens and tots join up for after-school mentoringBy T Martin Normal: The quiet humming and mumbling as Potter-Thomas Elementary School students settle into their after-school mentoring program with teens from West Kensington Boys and Girls Club. Abnormal: The hyperactive chants and constant bobbing of heads in the direction of the back of the room. Both scenarios are taking place in Room 103 every weekday from 3 to 6 PM at the North Philadelphia school located at 6th and Indiana…

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Dr. King honored through youth service
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Jan 2004, T Martin

Local groups join forces to celebrate a dreamBy T Martin Despite bitter cold and icy streets and pavements, young people everywhere popped up in various locations to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and activist. And as Centro Pedro Claver’s Patience Still pointed out, anyone with questions about the dedication of Philadelphia School District teachers should have visited 7th and Venango Streets with Centro Claver and Marshall Street and Erie Avenue for Taylor…

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Day of Kings brings joy to kids
May 19, 2020
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| Community News, Jan 2004, T Martin

Locals honor Three Kings Day with community serviceBy T Martin “Toys and goodies” didn’t come on a sleigh for North Philadelphia children who received a special visit on Three Kings Day, celebrated January 6th at Centro Pedro Claver, located at 7th and Venango Streets. Brightly costumed as the Three Kings that traveled to see the Baby Jesus after learning of his birth, Moises Suarez, Jorge Bermudez, and Khary Kirkland of the Boys and Girls Club brought bags of toys…

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