COVID-19
Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City
The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP. [continue reading…]
Month: April 2021
Environment
North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice
Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to [continue reading…]
Food
Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food
As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties. [continue reading…]
City Hall
City Hall: Virtual Town Hall Discusses Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Crisis
Councilmember Allan Domb hosted a virtual town hall to address the gun violence crisis in Philadelphia with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Public Safety Erica Atwood. [continue reading…]
Casino
Atlantic City: Onlookers Gather for Implosion of Former President Donald Trump’s Failed Hotel
Suburban moms, young tailgaters, and curious photographers alike stood alongside rows of cars, craning to get the perfect view of the abandoned Trump Plaza. The former president’s presence loomed nearly as large as his namesake [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans
After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Delaware County: Education groups call on Gov. Wolf to vaccinate school staff
Teachers and education advocates are increasing calls for Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize vaccinating school staff throughout the state. A coalition of nine statewide education groups wrote a letter on Feb. 11 addressed to Wolf, Secretary of [continue reading…]
Business
Chestnut Hill: Germantown Avenue Businesses Reflect on a Year of Lockdowns
After a year of stresses and diminished revenue, businesses along Chestnut Hill’s retail corridor look forward to when vaccinated residents come out shopping again.
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Amateur Sports
COVID-19: Volunteers at Camden County’s Miracle League Hope to Play Baseball Again Someday
The baseball league, which caters to children with disabilities, has not played since the fall of 2019 and there are no immediate plans to return. [continue reading…]
Chinatown
Chinatown: Lunar New Year Celebrations Continue Amid Pandemic
There might be less people in the streets this year in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, but the community still found ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in February amid the pandemic and the anti-Asian discrimination that [continue reading…]