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PHILADELPHIA - PennZone -- Philadelphia, PA – The Center of Universal Divinity, in partnership with the GPASS Neighborhood Advisory Committee and the 35th District Police Department, held several public-meeting, to inform residents about the redevelopment of 193 W. Wellens Street and the adjoining abandoned railway corridor (formerly the Philadelphia, Newtown & New York Railroad).

Last in July 2025, the outreach uses flyers, social-media posts, and newspaper notices to reach households, businesses, and community hubs across the 2nd Congressional District and the City.

"This campaign ensures transparency and gives residents a voice in shaping the future of this blighted site," said Dr. Phillip Fisher Jr., President of the GPASS Neighborhood Advisory Committee and Senior Pastor of the Center of Universal Divinity.

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The effort follows a Community Coordination Meeting on July 15, 2025, co-hosted by GPASS, the 35th District Police Department, and the Center. Attendees included residents, city officials, and community organizations addressing illegal dumping, encampments, and environmental hazards.

Meeting outcomes included:

• Moving forward with a conservatorship under Pennsylvania Act 135.
• Setting a timeline for site security, environmental cleanup, and redevelopment (including affordable housing and a community greenway).
• Securing ongoing city support for enforcement and remediation.

Contact:
Dr. Phillip Fisher Jr.
Center of Universal Divinity – GPASS Neighborhood Advisory Committee
5223-5227 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
Email: universaledivinity@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Universal2Divinity/about

About the Center of Universal Divinity:
A faith-based nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing North Philadelphia through affordable housing, mental-health care, addiction recovery, and education.