Reverend Mel Floyd builds hope on tough streets
Melvin Floyd, 61, once a gang member and 12-year street cop, now a preacher and founder of Neighborhood Crusades Inc. He lectures on 325 topics, runs a Street Corner Preaching Ministry, and teaches Relationship Enrichment Courses to crowded audiences in Philadelphia. He aims to strengthen families to reduce crime.
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Mel Floyd
Hell
Philadelphia
Floyd
Melvin Floyd
Agape Christian Chapel
Rev. Floyd
Michael C. Harris
Sol
Melvin
Mistah
Philadelphia Inquirer
Neighborhood Crusades Inc
Ohio
Laverne Hardin
Donald Bullock
Hardin
Mud Bowl in Elyria Douses New Year Vibes at Hamilton Field
The piece recalls Elyria's Mud Bowl tradition begun over 50 years ago by the Polish community and now features the children and grandchildren of early players. The event on January 1 at Hamilton School behind Middle Avenue and 18th Street showcases rough, fun on a muddy field, with historic notes on teams and early contests.
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Elyria
Hamilton School
Middle Avenue
18Th Street
Hank Butkiewicz
Lorain
Bittner
Club 38
Hank
West Avenue
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