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Showing articles 1 to 3 of 3 by Makia Harper
November 20th, 2008
Philly fashion designer Melanie Brandon turns guns into things of beauty.
Brandon wondered what she could do about such a large
and formidable problem as citywide gun violence. She was just a fashion
designer, after all.
Then it struck her: Take the guns out of circulation. Melt them down. Turn them into jewelry.
May 22nd, 2008
A Logan café owner does his part to set a positive example for the neighborhood.
Ahmad Abdullah is not just a chef and business owner. The North Philly
native can also be called an educator, father and husband — roles that
have since become intertwined with his business.
January 24th, 2008
Woman heads campaign focused on "uplifting and partnering to help young men."
"Men are dying and going to jail," thought the North Philly real-estate
woman. "If something is not done, it will be catastrophic."
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