OARC's mission is to create and stimulate economic development and improve the quality of life in West Oak Lane and other neighborhoods within Northwest Philadelphia.

ShopRite Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

OARC CEO, Jack Kitchen and CFO, Norman Barnum celebrate with ShopRite Owner Jeff Brown, his son, and community members at the ShopRite Cheltenham ribbon cutting ceremony. The Cheltenham ShopRite is at the corner of the Gateway to the Northwest and has an Einstein FastCare community clinic and PNC Bank branch on site.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011.

OARC Unveils Results of Neighborhood Sustainability Survey


Report reveals sustainable practices could save Northwest Philadelphia residents $116 million
“Sustainable Living in Northwest Philadelphia: An Action Plan to Save Millions” at the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Technology on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
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OARC Breaks Ground on $2.4 million Gateway Office Complex


Former bar and check cashing store part of “Gateway to the Northwest” redevelopment project
Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corp. (OARC), Philadelphia’s leading community development corporation, along with state, city and Cheltenham Township officials held a groundbreaking ceremony today at the future site of the Gateway Office Complex.
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West Oak Lane Charter School Announces Expansion


Construction project expected to create more than 200 temporary and permanent jobs combined
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation (OARC) announced the acquisition of the West Oak Lane Shopping center and the expansion of the West Oak Lane Charter School.
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8th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Festival OARC wishes to thank all of our festival attendees, sponsors and supporters.
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for making the 2011 Festival a record-breaking success.
Please join us at the 2012 Festival!
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