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  • 1 week ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Eric Moody

    Local scientist Tyriane ‘Grand Hank’ Ragsdale is on a mission to inspire youth and increase STEM learning opportunities across underserved communities. The West Philly native is now one step closer to that goal, thanks to The Grand Hank STEM Center, set to open on July 12. Ragsdale says growing up one of eight children in public housing in the city’s Mill Creek section helped him value education as a tool to later succeed.

  • 1 month ago | metrophiladelphia.com | Eric Moody

    For over two decades, Cheryl Ann Wadlington has worked to help create a thriving, resourceful environment for young women in Philadelphia. Wadlington’s efforts have led to the success of ‘The Evoluer House,’ a local nonprofit that helps young women envision a prosperous future through empowerment programs. The organization focuses on improving the mental health of young women from underserved communities.

  • 2 months ago | espn.co.uk | Eric Moody

    The 2025 NBA playoffs continue on Sunday with four more Game 1s, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder (-13.5, 229.5) hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at 1 p.m ET. The Golden State Warriors head east to play the Houston Rockets (-1.5, 213.5) in the other big Western Conference showdown. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics (-13.5, 205.5) face the Orlando Magic, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers (-12.5, 215.5) taking on the Miami Heat.

  • Oct 15, 2024 | metrophiladelphia.com | Eric Moody

    PECO Energy Company kicks off its sixth annual Infrastructure Academy this week with three days of events. Nearly 200 job seekers are expected to attend, as PECO continues its mission to enhance the employability of those who reside in the local communities that PECO serves, with particular emphasis on the underserved. Since its inception, PECO’s Infrastructure Academy has resulted in 55 full-time job placements.

  • Oct 14, 2024 | thepress.net | Eric Moody

    A fiery car crash early Sunday morning turned fatal. CHP responded to a call for a solo vehicle crash on Highway 4 in Antioch near the A Street exit early Sunday morning for calls initially regarding a car stopped in between lanes in traffic. Five minutes later, a vehicle collision with a pickup truck occurred with the initially stuck vehicle now fully on fire, CHP said. ConFire was called and the fire was put out. The driver of the car that was initially stuck died inside of...

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Eric Moody
Eric Moody @EMoodyOfficial
15 Jun 25

Local scientist Tyriane ‘Grand Hank’ Ragsdale is set to open "The Grand Hank STEM Center" in Germantown. The West Philly native is on a mission to inspire the youth and increase STEM learning opportunities across underserved communities. https://t.co/NMQ61OnHWT

Eric Moody
Eric Moody @EMoodyOfficial
22 May 25

For over two decades, Cheryl Ann Wadlington of The @EvoluerHouse has worked to help create a thriving, resourceful environment for young women in Philadelphia. https://t.co/Ij8eCnBfDp

Eric Moody
Eric Moody @EMoodyOfficial
30 Jun 24

“Our whole purpose is to help beginners get started with 3D creation.” Welcome to @CreateAccessOrg. The Philly-area nonprofit, launched in March 2023, not only teaches but also helps to jump-start future careers in tech for underserved communities. https://t.co/UKXuu3svgj