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Home2022

Year: 2022

Education

Roxborough: Agricultural High School Offers More Than Just Academics

April 11, 2022Matthew Aquino

A deep look into the life of an animal science student at Walter B Saul High School

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: How Neighborhood Friends With Brotherly Bonds Remember And Create Community

April 9, 2022Isabella J DiAmore

Terry Little, Stacey Dowling and Guy Lang all grew up in the Philadelphia area, and now stay connected through their weekly podcast.

Environment

Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia

April 6, 2022Caroline Lee Sweeney

Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia.

Education

Spruce Hill: The City School Teacher and Her Impact on the School Community

April 4, 2022Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Samantha Maki always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Since the age of six, when she would give out tests to her friends during playdates, teaching was her passion. The first-grade teacher has been at The City School since 2020, working hard to make a difference in the lives of her students.

Grays Ferry

Grays Ferry: Local Civic Remembers Past, Works Through Present, Looks To Future

April 1, 2022Sam D Cohn

Grays Ferry Civic Association President Michael Bradley discusses what makes Grays Ferry unique and the work the GFCA does to help the community.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever

April 1, 2022Philadelphia Neighborhoods

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living.

Education

Old City: Panel Revisits the Hidden History of Betsy Ross

March 30, 2022Adam Christopher Kizun

Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of

East Falls

Manayunk: Local Man has Ambitious Plans to Connect Ivy Ridge Trail to Center City and Beyond

March 28, 2022Blake E Nutis

Bryan Shipenberg is in the beginning stages of connecting the bike and foot trails of Northwest Philadelphia with Center City.

COVID-19

Wharton: Authentic Mexican Restaurant an Immigrant Family Affair

March 25, 2022Nikhil Stride

The Cortez family opened up a Mexican restaurant that sells authentic Birria Tacos after immigrating from Guatemala back in 2013. They worked hard to sustain the business amidst a global pandemic, while providing the public with high quality Mexican food.

Amateur Sports

Sports: Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative is a Hub for Supporting Young Athletes

March 23, 2022Jared Michael Roberts

Founded in 2009, the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, or PYSC has been on a mission to provide affordable sports activities to families around the Philadelphia area. The collaborative itself consists of 66 member organizations, including

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