Year: 2021 - Page 8 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

West Philadelphia: A Sweet Spot for a Taste of Home

May 24, 2021 Kaila Morris

Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe is a cozy Trinidadian restaurant in West Philadelphia dedicated to upholding the best of Caribbean culture.

Education: Students Voice Concerns to City Officials

May 21, 2021 Dylan J. Fritz

Councilmember Helen Gym held a meeting to allow students to explain their concerns from the pandemic.

Gun Violence: Register Tracey Gordon Hosts Webinar to Discuss Violence, Safety and Solutions in Philadelphia

May 19, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler

On April 1, Tracey Gordon, the City of Philadelphia’s Register of Wills, hosted a webinar, Plan. Prepare. Protect. The event was part of a series she hosts on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in

COVID-19: William Way Center Holds Vaccine Clinic for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community

May 14, 2021 Marie Alfonsi Shelanski

The William Way Community Center, in partnership with Philadelphia FIGHT, delivered 200 first-dose vaccination shots to members of the LGBTQ+ community on April 6, 2021. Dozens of people waited on a sunny afternoon in a

Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic

May 12, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan

The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them.

Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community

May 10, 2021 Kaila Morris

Lamya Broussard offers her insight and opinion on helping Philadelphia’s Caribbean community through difficult times.

COVID-19: Coaches, Players Reflect on Archbishop Wood Boy’s Basketball Pandemic Season

May 7, 2021 Sam H Neumann

The Vikings went 19-1 this past season, winning the Catholic League Championship and coming within a point of the state title.

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.

Mental Health: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia

May 5, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle

Despite being one of the highest-populated cities in the country, Philadelphia is also one of the most unadvanced when it comes to affordable care for people with eating disorders.

COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic

May 4, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan

At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
to keep social distancing from being a barrier to recovery.

Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives

May 3, 2021 Shaunice Ajiwe

The chefs behind the community food drives throughout Philadelphia recognized the need for food equality in the aftermath of many grocery stores being shuttered in early June. Now they’re stepping up to the plate.