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Malcolm X Park Weight Club

The Malcolm X Park Weight Club is an informal group of guys who meet most weekday mornings in Malcolm X Park to lift weights and socialize. Featured are Vernon, who founded the group, and his friends Black, New Boo, and Jake.

This video was produced by Andrew Schwalm a resident of 51st Street and member of the Friends of Malcolm X Park.

Google Maps: 52nd & Pine Streets

SW Philly Love

Everyone loves their hometown... no matter how rough a neighborhood it is. This video was produced and directed by Josh Camerote.

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Ramesh "Ram" Naropanth - Cedar Supermarket in West Philadelphia

Occupying the former MAB paint building at 52nd and Cedar is a new grocery store: Cedar Supermarket. Owner/Operator Ram Naropanth spoke with me about how he got into the grocery business and about the pleasure he gets out of serving the 52nd Street community. Video music performed by the West Philadelphia Orchestra.

This video was produced by Andrew Schwalm a resident of 51st Street and member of the Friends of Malcolm X Park.

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Google Maps: 52nd & Cedar Avenue