Reporting in underserved communities

Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming

Amateur Sports

December 19, 2021 Madison Rae Karas 0

The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni. [Read More]

Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can

Arts and Entertainment

November 17, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Mary Olivia Kram In March of 2020, a combination of Covid-19 shutdowns and zoning concerns forced the Kensington Storefront, an art hub focused on harm reduction run by Mural Arts, to close its [Read More]

Manayunk: Businesses Still Struggling to Recover One Month After Hurricane Ida

Social Issues: The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund Posts Bail for Philadelphians in Need

Chinatown: Shoppers and Businesses Adjust to Plastic Bag Ban

January 21, 2022 Brian Creech 0

Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we [Read More]

Overbrook: Evan Cantiello Restarts Friends of Morris Park

January 10, 2022 Collin R Winslow 0

When Evan Cantiello moved to Overbrook, he became a part of the community and friend of Morris Park. [Read More]

Strawberry Mansion: Widener Library Branch Manager Reflects on Searching for Work in His Field for Seven Years

January 7, 2022 Isabella J DiAmore 0

The Springfield Missouri native knew he loved being around books, and now he gets to live his dream every day while helping the community expand on their resources. [Read More]

Upper Roxborough: Thanks To Efforts of Local Civic Groups, Reservoir and Park Get Upgrades

January 5, 2022 Leilani Caprice Henson 0

Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and Power Corps PHL work together to build new fencing and create a better environment for residents. [Read More]

Germantown: How One Local Photographer Traveled The World Before Opening A Gallery Back Home

January 3, 2022 Zoey Adé Mallard 0

Steven CW Taylor talks about his journey as a photographer and what inspired him to open the first fine art photography gallery in Germantown.
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City Hall: Page Street Neighbors Speak Against Resolution to Turn Parking Lot Into Affordable Housing

City Hall

November 12, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Travis Rocha The most controversial moment of the Oct. 28 City Council meeting came during the debate over a resolution that proposed replacing a parking lot in the 1600 block of Page Street [Read More]

City Hall: Community Members React to Bill Limiting Traffic Stops

City Hall

November 3, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Janeice Scruggs On October 14th, Philadelphia City Council set a national precedent with a 15-2 vote in favor of the Driving Equality Bill, which intends to change the way Philadelphia Police enforce public [Read More]

City Hall

City Hall: Citizen Police Oversight Commission is Ready for Applications

October 1, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Janiece Scruggs A board made up of Philadelphia residents will soon be ready to investigate misconduct by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, thanks to recent legislation approved by City Council. “Our administration [Read More]