It was the wide variety that drew in Angela Oliveira, a West Philadelphia mother with a passion for literature. But it was the devotion to educating her community that kept her coming back, especially now that book bans targeting black authors are on the rise. [continue reading…]
At the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the New Leash on Life program pairs inmates with rescue dogs, fostering mutual rehabilitation and fresh starts through training, responsibility, and compassion. This initiative reduces repeat offenses and gives both inmates and dogs a second chance. [continue reading…]
There’s a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers’ ideas to better our correctional system. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage. [continue reading…]
As the dust settles following a crowded Democratic mayoral primary, Cherelle Parker’s victory means she could become Philadelphia’s first female mayor. But with heightened sensitivities around safety and violence, some North Philly residents lack optimism that change will occur. [continue reading…]
As a central figure in Philadelphia’s Filipino community, the president of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia fosters unity through cultural preservation and faith. From serving in the Filipino American Choir at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church to organizing events that celebrate Filipino heritage, he works to create a welcoming space where tradition and spirituality thrive. His efforts continue to build connections among Filipino Americans, ensuring that both cultural and religious practices are kept alive in the heart of the city. [continue reading…]
At Philadelphia’s St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a thriving Filipino community brings its rich cultural history through traditional prayers and festivities. As a designated shrine for Santo Niño de Cebú, the church holds weekly masses with hymns sung in Tagalog. It also hosts numerous cultural and social events for the Filipino community. St. Augustine serves as a cornerstone for both spiritual and cultural expression. The church is a testament that brings together faith and culture as the Filipino community in Philadelphia continues to flourish. [continue reading…]
The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) empowers and educates low-income, disadvantaged at-risk urban youth to succeed. James Washington has worked with the organization for four years in various capacities but now serves as the executive administrator. [continue reading…]
A once-bustling hub of East Coast transportation grapples with a faded past and uncertain future. [continue reading…]
There is a great presence and population of Philadelphia youth in North Philly, and despite that great percentage of the population there is a great lack in investment of advertising third spaces for after school activities and programs to occupy these young impressionable minds. [continue reading…]
It was the wide variety that drew in Angela Oliveira, a West Philadelphia mother with a passion for literature. But it was the devotion to educating her community that kept her coming back, especially now that book bans targeting black authors are on the rise. [continue reading…]
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