CLOSE UP by Brian Rudnick

Abington Leos Raise Money for Seeing Eye Dogs

WHAT ARE YOU GUYS UP TO? "We are raising money for the Lions Club to help provide seeing eye dogs for the blind. Today is White Cane Day. It's national. We try to help out as much as we can." Rachel O'Neill with Vi Le, Michelle Allen, Aly Haasz, Abington Leos Club, Keswick and Easton Roads, Glenside.

Phillip Perkins finds cricket an awful lot of fun

WHAT’S IT LIKE PLAYING CRICKET IN THE UNITED STATES? It’s not a very a popular sport but it’s an awful lot of fun to play here. AND HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED? I started three or four weeks ago. It just seemed like the guys had a lot of fun out here. It’s a long game, a lot of running around.” Phillip Perkins, Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Kim Williams can't wait to bring her dance class back to Allens Lane Art Center

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MOVING BACK TO ALLENS LANE? “I can’t wait. I just can’t wait. I’m so excited. I love Springside but I miss Allens Lane. We’re nine and a half months here. It’s a long time so I’m very excited.” Kim Williams, Allens Lane Art Center Dance Teacher, Springside School.

Roberts Wants Good News - Group Home Makeover on TV

My name is Natalie Roberts and I’m the group home manager of Baptist Children’s Services, School House Lane group. Today we’re having a makeover and it’s being made over by United way and Fameco.  I did call Channel 3, 6 and 10 to come out because I thought that it would be something good to see on TV instead of all the killings that we know exist here in Philadelphia.” Natalie Roberts with Rachelle Hauley, left and Janette Waldrop, right.