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LGBTQ

West Philadelphia: Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate Helps Puerto Rico’s LGBTQ+ Community

May 6, 2018 Richards Nadege 0

When Hurricane Irma struck Puerto Rico in October 2017, Raquel Salas Rivera, Philadelphia’s poet laureate for 2018-19, wanted to help. “I’m very close to the trans community in Puerto Rico,” Salas Rivera said. “Many went [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: Morris Animal Refuge Serves the Community

April 23, 2018 Richards Nadege and Cochran Robert 0

Anthony Wessel is the lifesaving manager at the Morris Animal Refuge, a nonprofit animal welfare services organization in Philadelphia. Morris Animal Refuge was America’s very first animal shelter, founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Morris, one of the [continue reading…]

Politics

Center City: Veganism and Vegetarian Take Over One Menu At a Time

April 22, 2018 Richards Nadege 0

Just a few years ago, vegetarian and vegan food options in Philadelphia were mostly found in the grocery store aisles. But over the past few years, the city has seen an explosion of new restaurant [continue reading…]

Old City

Old City: 5 Ways Philadelphia Impacted American History

April 21, 2018 Richards Nadege and Cochran Robert 0

Philadelphia can be considered the birthplace of American politics. Although Philadelphia held a strong influence over the formation of the United States, politics in the city today remain detached from influencing the national political scene. To [continue reading…]

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