Northwest Philadelphia

Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them.

While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function.

Tasheed Carr is a Philadelphia basketball trainer who works with over 200 athletes in the community. However, there is one student Tasheed has left a lifelong impression on: Ahmad Nowell a 17-year-old basketball player from West Philadelphia.

Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short

Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community

Kristen Clark said that the school closures of 2012 and 2013 were traumatic.

Ten years after the School District of Philadelphia closed 24 public schools, the impact looms large.

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department created a new incentive to hire more lifeguards. The city also hosted a ‘Philly Phreeze’ to raise more funds to fund job incentives..