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Month: January 2015

Crime

Immigration: Cambodians Face Tough Legal Environment Without Interpreters

January 15, 2015  4

For immigrants involved in the legal system, finding an adequate court interpreter from an online roster might seem like an easy task, but others may gasp at the low number of translators for their native language. For example, […]

Neighborhoods

Waterfront: Pier by Pier, Delaware River Group Aims to Make Philly Greener

January 14, 2015  0

If you manage to avoid sliding down the soggy slope that separates Wal-Mart from the uninviting, trash-ridden space that is Pier 68 in South Philadelphia, you’ll see a sign of things to come. Nestled between […]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Radio 104.5 Strives to Share the Talent of Local Musicians

January 14, 2015  0

It’s more convenient to support a well-established band. It’s more exciting to attend a sold-out show at the prestigious Madison Square Garden instead of a three-song opening act at a bar with mildew on the […]

Cedar Park

Spruce Hill: Veterans House Gives Hope and Help to Homeless Heroes

January 13, 2015  0

The Philadelphia Veterans House, located on Baltimore Avenue, has been a place of refuge for those who served in the military since it opened in 1994. The temporary housing gives those who fought for the country […]

University City

University City: Project MEOW Helping Control the Stray Cat Population

January 13, 2015  0

Project MEOW is a nonprofit organization helping to control the stray cat population in West Philadelphia, and it has one very important goal to accomplish: Make Every One Wanted. Founded in 2007 by Beth VanHorn, Debby […]

Featured Stories

LGBTQIA: Mazzoni Center Becomes Unique Place for Transgender Youth Care

January 12, 2015  0

What is a parent to do when they suspect that their young child might be transgender? When their son feels more comfortable wearing his sister’s dresses? Or their daughter asks to be referred to as […]

Featured Stories

LGBTQIA: Transgender Health Project Aims to Empower Youth

January 12, 2015  0

One of Bella Santos’ fears was that she would never be loved. It may not be a common fear for most 17-year-old girls, but it’s one that was even echoed by Santos’ mother. “Gay men […]

Featured Stories

Technically Philly: DroneCast, The Flying Advertising Company That’s Shaking Things Up

January 9, 2015  1

For 19-year-old Raj Singh, disrupting the norms of advertising is the name of the game. Singh, whose first name is really GauravJit but goes by Raj, came up with the disruption when he had the […]

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: PTSD and the Vietnam War, a Combination Not To Be Forgotten

January 9, 2015  0

“It’s the guilt thing,” said Dave McCallum. As he made his way up the familiar steps at the corner of Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard, he placed his hand on a wall. This wall, the Philadelphia […]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: The Art of Removing Graffiti

January 9, 2015  0

Artistic creation can be visually appealing to anyone. Street art is a way for people to share their work with a broad audience without the awkwardness of attending a cramped gallery showing. It is right […]

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