Category Archives: North Broadway

Father Tomas Carey on Neighborhood Dynamics and What Keeps the Neighborhood Moving

Father Tomas Carey (Vicar)
Church of the Epiphany
On another occasion Father Tomas was able to share more on his opinion on where he would take visitors for the first time, what makes the neighborhood”moving,” living tenements, race and language, as well as changes he has seen since he moved into Lincoln Heights.

Justice and Advocating

Father Tomas Carey has been an integral role in connecting with his parishioners and building community at the Church of the Epiphany when it had been dwindling. 

Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita

Businesses in Lincoln Heights and Connections to the Neighborhood

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Vera Padilla
Long time Resident, Teacher, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Woman
On another occasion, over a snack, I was able to pick Vera’s memory about the businesses in Lincoln Heights and how many have roots in the neighborhood or give back in somewhat to the neighborhood they conduct their business in.

Produced: Mario Mesquita 
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Mario Mesquita

Neighborhood Council Woman Talks About Changing Businesses, Neighborhood Council, &

Vera Padilla
Long time Resident, Teacher, Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council Woman
How do businesses change and for who? Starting with kids early on, one city council woman is hoping to change the perception of how Lincoln Heights can sustain business in the future. Vera explains opportunities for community members to get involved from business planing to getting involved with the neighborhood council, with a little history of how previous businesses in the past were not embraced.

How do we educate ourselves about what businesses will benefit a community?

Produced: Mario Mesquita 
Sound: Mario Mesquita