Year: 2013

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, in turn, careers they can continue after graduation. With more

[vimeo 65465622] Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony is taking a business first approach while Holmesburg is

https://vimeo.com/65466062] Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue that is bringing down the community. Short dumping is

The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 23 schools in August–a decision aimed at saving money because of a $300 million budget deficit. The closures have affected neighborhoods throughout the city in a variety

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo The Fifth Street neighborhood block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery and Germantown Avenues will soon be the home of

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo A fax machine printed out a lunch order at George’s Pizza, located at Second Street and Girard Avenue in South Kensington.

This Vimeo content is blocked because marketing cookies are disabled. Manage preferencesOpen on Vimeo One major, yet underexamined, issue in the publicly contentious process of closing schools is the psychological impact on young children. More

More than $1.5 million was given out to local arts groups earlier this year. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes grants yearly to help keep community organizations providing services to residents. Awards range from a couple