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. […]

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 […]

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

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

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. […]

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. […]

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. […]

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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Sharswood: Tia Abdulhadi Shares Insight About Community Leadership

December 27, 2021 Gem Grimshaw 0

Neighborhood coalition leader, Tia Abdulhadi, talks about what goes on inside a community organization along with the advantages and disadvantages of working with a neighborhood. […]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]