Food
West Philadelphia: A Sweet Spot for a Taste of Home
Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe is a cozy Trinidadian restaurant in West Philadelphia dedicated to upholding the best of Caribbean culture.
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Year: 2021
City Hall
Education: Students Voice Concerns to City Officials
Councilmember Helen Gym held a meeting to allow students to explain their concerns from the pandemic.
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Center City
Gun Violence: Register Tracey Gordon Hosts Webinar to Discuss Violence, Safety and Solutions in Philadelphia
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 [continue reading…]
Center City
COVID-19: William Way Center Holds Vaccine Clinic for Members of the LGBTQ+ Community
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 [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic
The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them. [continue reading…]
Health
Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community
Lamya Broussard offers her insight and opinion on helping Philadelphia’s Caribbean community through difficult times. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
COVID-19: Coaches, Players Reflect on Archbishop Wood Boy’s Basketball Pandemic Season
The Vikings went 19-1 this past season, winning the Catholic League Championship and coming within a point of the state title. [continue reading…]
Health
Mental Health: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia
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. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic
At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
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Food
Food: Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives
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. [continue reading…]