Arts and Entertainment
Fashion: How Dylan Kepp Brings their Drag Persona “Iris Spectre” To Life
The drag performer creates all of their own designs, in addition to designing for others. [continue reading…]
Month: December 2024
Callowhill
Philadelphia Nonprofits Use Donations to Combat Overconsumption
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as of 2023, households in the Philadelphia metropolitan area spend an average of $86,509 a year on housing, food, transportation, and other goods and services. The consumer [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home has long needed a savior — and it’s finally found one
STRAWBERRY MANSION — Coming up around the bend of North 33rd St and into the gateway of Strawberry Mansion, the ghost of John Coltrane will be there to greet you. The rowhome where the legendary [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Melissa Jest speaks on the future of the John Coltrane House
STRAWBERRY MANSION — The John Coltrane House on North 33rd St. in Strawberry Mansion has finally found financial backing after years of uncertainty. In March, the African American Cultural Action Fund (AACHAF), apart of the [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Keeping the Arts Alive in Philadelphia Youth
Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city. [continue reading…]
Bridesburg
Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life
Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Analysis: Philadelphia is seeing an increase in homelessness despite an influx of resources
B. Jawuan Jones cuts the hair of a client, Darien, as part of his pop-up barber shop on Broad Street It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday, and local barber B. Jawuan Jones heads out to [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
The Impact of Queer Sports Leagues in Philadelphia
By Dani Hollidge In the heart of Philadelphia, Stonewall Sports has become more than just a league-it’s athriving community that celebrates the spirit of queer sports and inclusivity. Founded as a part ofa national network [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Community Service: How a Local Barber Seeks to Make a Difference One Haircut at a Time
Jawuan Jones performs a haircut on his client, Darien, as part of his Haircuts 4 Homeless nonproft. Philadelphia has a large issue that city officials don’t seem to know how to fix:homelessness. As the number [continue reading…]
Fairmount
Social Issues: Philly’s Pitbull Overbreeding and Neglect
Hale Womble, an owner of a rescued pit bull named Harper, walked into ACCT Philadelphia not thinking he would leave with a pet. After he met Harper, he said “Yep, you’re coming home and we’re [continue reading…]