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Articles by Denise James

Neighborhoods

8 Seconds Rodeo Rides Proudly into Philadelphia

November 9, 2025Chelsea Lubbe and Denise James

8 Seconds Rodeo rider, Tyler Torrey, rides a bull in the finals for a chance to win the $60-thousand grand prize at the Liacouras Center on Oct. 11, 2025.
Photo: Colt Gunn

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New Generation Jazz: Young Artists’ Journey to Finding Their Voice

December 14, 2024Denise James

By Jesse Dimich-Louvet Jesse Dimich-Louvet spotlights seasoned and evolving jazz artists while exploring their beautiful and melodic journeys to finding their musical voice. It seems to be a community whose growth and evolution is tied

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North Philadelphia: Recreation Center Volunteer Supports Students’ Class and Life Lessons (video story)

November 20, 2023Denise James

By Alayna Hutchinson Long-time 12th & Cambria Recreation Center volunteer, Midge Smith, works to support elementary students school and life lessons while at the center’s after school program. Cambria Rec Center Volunteer, Midge Smith works

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