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International students envision a world’s fair in South Philly to coincide with America’s birthday in 2026. By Fred Durso Jr. Review Contributor
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ast forward 16 years and imagine a greener South Philly, one where electric vehicles are double parked on Ritner Street and drivers refuel their cars at charging stations — not gas stations — on Broad Street. With the country’s dependency on oil waned, the land currently housing the Sunoco Refinery serves other purposes, possibly new development built for one massive celebration — America’s 250th birthday. These scenarios might seem grandiose. But that’s not to say young urban designers from across the globe aren’t toying with such ideas. See FAIR page 12
Father Joseph Dinh C. Huynh, left, parochial vicar for Point Breeze’s St. Thomas Aquinas Church, anoints hands of Mercy LIFE employees. Those hands will provide constant care for local elders at a new 20,000-square-foot facility.
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Seniors joined a dedication and blessing ceremony at the area’s newest adult day care center. By Joseph Myers r e v i e w s ta f f w r i t e r
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Two proud schools will look beyond losing seasons to score a Thanksgiving triumph. By Joseph Myers................Page 48
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different sort of senior moment occurred at the former St. Agnes Continuing Care Center, 1930 S. Broad St., Friday. At a late-morning gathering, nearly 200 people, including about 30 seniors, united to celebrate the opening of a 20,000-squarefoot facility that will provide all-inclusive care for the elderly. The latest center for Mercy LIFE (Living Independently for
Elders) gives South Philadelphia a pair of innovative locations for what Carol Quinn, Mercy Home Health CEO, termed “the community’s most cherished population.” The expansive location grants alternatives to older adults whose states might otherwise necessitate receiving home assistance. “This center will work to preserve the dignity and as much of the independence as possible of our seniors,” City Council President Anna Verna said. Joining her were LIFE personnel, a state official, program participants and religious
figures charged with sanctifying the area. Before them, rows of community members learned how the site will allow health professionals to give participants medical, social and supportive services either on the premises or in their homes. It joins other centers in North Philadelphia and Gray Ferry, 3001 Moore St., as members of LIFE’s continuing care facilities, Born at St. Agnes, Sister Marge Sullivan of the Order of Saint Francis recalled parts See MERCY LIFE page 9