North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented?
Featured Stories
November 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Temple student Samuel Collington. [continue reading…]
Elections: Philadelphia Students Talk Midterms and Share Issues Important to Them
2022 Midterm Elections
Registered and non-registered student voters share issues they care about most and mobilize their communities ahead of elections [continue reading…]
Housing: Even With Empty Lots and Homes, Philadelphia’s Struggling to Make Housing Affordable
Economy
For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts. [continue reading…]
Powelton Village: Engine 5’s Black Firefighters Share Job And Lived Experiences, And What It Means
Featured Stories
Black firefighters share their experiences as they strive to further Black and Brown representation in the field.
Mantua: ‘If you don’t live here you ain’t going to put all your heart into it;’ the Impact of a Community Center
Featured Stories
A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Tioga: A Dynamic Duo in the Philadelphia Basketball Community
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. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Nicetown: PYB Hopes to Open New Youth Center Next January
Construction is underway on the Alan Horwitz “6th Man” Center, which will bring basketball and positive programming to Philly youth. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
South Philadelphia: FDR Park Plan Brings New Hope To Philadelphia Youth Sports Organizations
FDR Park in Philadelphia has begun construction on their decade-long park plan, which has many youth sports organizations excited about all the benefits it will bring. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Keeping a Tradition Alive, The PCL Thrives as the Big 5 Fades at the Palestra
Although Big 5 basketball is leaving The Palestra for Wells Fargo Center, PCL hoops aren’t going anywhere. [continue reading…]
Education
Education: Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short
Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading…]
Crime
Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?
Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]
