Month: March 2021

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their [Read More]

In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs. [Read More]

Felix Agosto has been the head of MVP360, a nonprofit organization that facilitates youth sports teams for seven years. When COVID shut down youth sports leagues, Agosto pivoted his impact to career and social-emotional coaching over Zoom, through the Leadership Academy. [Read More]

Editor’s note: This story was updated 4/7/2021 to include additional information provided by the FNA. A small Fishtown shopping center would become a 53-unit apartment building if it receives zoning approval, a prospect some residents [Read More]

Raymond DeStephanis found out Roman would have an abbreviated 2020 fall season through social media. [Read More]

The music industry is one of the hardest to break into with its competitive nature. Yet one student found his way into one of the most prestigious studios in Philadelphia with sheer willpower during the pandemic. [Read More]

Members of the LA Fitness in West Chester have gained more access to gym amenities. Recently, the gym opened its basketball court. This was the first time the court has been open since pandemic restrictions [Read More]

The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) is a non-profit agency that is offering a variety of prevention programs to victims of drug abuse and gun violence throughout the city’s neighborhoods. [Read More]