Education
Special education for Latine children changes between different neighborhoods
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Year: 2024
Neighborhoods
The City of Brotherly Litter: A Conversation on Trash in Philadelphia
By Sophia Battaglia In order to further comprehend the effects trash has on the residents of Philadelphia, I sat with Tonya Sears, a woman living in Nicetown North Philly, and asked her about her experience [continue reading…]
Business
Chinatown is Not Going Down Without a Fight
In a neighborhood as vibrant and lively as Chinatown, a dismal overcast has been set with the announcement of an arena proposal. 76 Place was first announced in July of 2022, and if approved, is [continue reading…]
Education
Education: The School District of Philadelphia Funding allocation system is flawed, here’s how those affected feel the system could improve
Philadelphia’s school funding system leaves many students in low-income neighborhoods without essential resources, impacting their academic performance and well-being. Advocates and experts emphasize that equity cannot be achieved without sufficient funding and greater local control over resource allocation. [continue reading…]
Education
Education: One Philadelphia School Administrator Believes the Problem with After-School Funding is Who Controls the Funding
An administrator in Philadelphia discusses the flaws in the Philadelphia School Districts funding allocation system. They claim to understand their students better than third-party after-school programs, so the funding for after-school programs should be given to administrators. [continue reading…]
Education
North Central: Nariah Anne Jewett Speaks About the Defunding of Methodist Services at Dunbar Elementary School
According to former Methodist Services employee Nariah Anne Jewett Johnson, the defunding of The Methodist Services after-school program at Dunbar Elementary affects students’ access to essential school supplies and hygiene products. [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Social Issues: Nonprofit Delivers Beds to Children in Need, Prioritizing Healthy Sleep and Hygiene
A shift in the nonprofits main mission has led to thousands of children getting a good night sleep. [continue reading…]
Callowhill
From Power Suits to Gender-Affirming Wear: How The Wardrobe is Revolutionizing Clothing Access for All Communities in Philadelphia
The Wardrobe is stitching together a better future by tackling clothing insecurity, offering everything from business suits to binders for those who need it most. [continue reading…]
Fishtown
Anchoring Community: How East Kensington’s Local Eateries Foster Belonging Amid Gentrification
In Philadelphia’s East Kensington, restaurants aren’t just places to grab a meal—they’re the heart of the community, bridging the gap between old and new residents and holding onto the threads of a neighborhood identity that’s [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Port Richmond: a neighborhood changed through the decades.
From Churches to Delis, Prayers to Pierogis, Port Richmond is the Polish Community’s Home in the city of Philadelphia. For years the little neighborhood on the banks of the Delaware River have served as a [continue reading…]