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COVID-19

COVID-19: Florida Community Members Help Feed Families Amidst Pandemic

May 29, 2020 Christopher Malo 0

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their […]

Center City

Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family

January 9, 2020 Claire Wolters 1

Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays. […]

Arts and Entertainment

Immigration: On A Student Visa, Manish Walia Studies More Than Just Chemistry

July 11, 2018 Means George 1

Manish Walia, 29, grew up in New Delhi, India but he didn’t dream of the United States, even as he watched Spider-Man and X-men cartoons as a child. […]

5th Street

Latinx: Seven Places You Can Find Dominican Chimis

June 5, 2018 Freixys Casado and Michelle Severino 0

Not to be confused with the Argentinian sauce Chimichurri, the Dominican Chimichurris is an after-party must. Originating in the Dominican Republic, the Chimi is a burger-like specialty sold out of panel trucks in corners of […]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Residents Adapting Alongside New Developments, Businesses

May 1, 2018 Donlevie Theresa and Diomande Sarah 1

Brewerytown is an attractive neighborhood to people looking for the cool, new hot spot to live. Its accessibility by public transportation and its proximity to Center City and Fairmount Park have made it an enticing […]

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 […]

Food

South Philadelphia: Co-op President Advances Local Food Access

March 20, 2018 Moran Erin and Pukanecz Savannah 0

Jessica Calter, a South Philadelphia resident, is inspired by her neighbors’ willingness to come together to solve problems in the neighborhood — including access to local, healthy foods. Calter is the president of the South Philly […]

Featured Stories

Sharswood: North Philly Peace Park Plans Community Expansion

November 27, 2017 Michaela Winberg 1

Donna Bradley never thought she could grow food in her own neighborhood. About two and a half years ago, Bradley started to crave a more environmentally friendly way to spend her time — she wanted […]

Mayfair

Mayfair: Feeding The Northeast, One Cart At A Time

November 6, 2017 Jenna Faccenda and Rob DiRienzo 0

It is just before 5 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and there are dozens lined up outside the doors of St. John Church. Some have carts, others have suitcases, while others have mere empty trash […]

Feltonville

Feltonville: Five Spices From Five Cultures

October 16, 2017 Jensen Toussaint and Yafa Dias 0

There are many different ethnic groups throughout the Feltonville area of Philadelphia. One of the most prominent things that define a culture or ethnic group is the food associated with it. For each ethnic group […]

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  • Kensington: Developer Seeks to Build Multiuse Property on American Street
    April 19, 2021 Thomas Nemec 0
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    April 16, 2021 Dylan J. Fritz 1
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