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$20 million affordable senior housing project breaks ground in West Philadelphia

It was a groundbreaking day for senior housing in Philadelphia. Community leaders and elected officials dug their shovels in the dirt for the ceremonial start of a 38-unit affordable senior housing project. The nearly $20 million compassion senior apartments will be just a half block from Cobbs Creek Park in West Philadelphia. The 37,000-square-foot housing development will focus on sustainability and meeting the evolving needs of our senior population.

Raising awareness for “Jay Alerts” in West Philadelphia

A Philadelphia mother continues to push for change after her daughter was the victim of a hit and run. In 2016, 8-year-old Jayanna Powell was killed after she was hit by a car on 63rd Street and Lansdowne Avenue. She is the inspiration behind a senate bill that would create "Jay Alerts,” similar to Amber Alerts but would give information on a car wanted in a hit and run. An event on Saturday in West Philly raised awareness for the bill.

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