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Special Reports

Anatomy of a School Closure

Special education teachers weigh in on proposed Overbrook closure

March 11, 2026Jocelyn Renee Hockaday and Jocelyn Beth Pappas

The proposed closure of Overbrook Elementary School is creating uncertainty for students, teachers, and support staff who rely on the West Philadelphia school’s resources and autism support programs.

Anatomy of a School Closure

As Overbrook Elementary faces closure, here’s where students may go next

March 11, 2026Lilly Harris Werling, Jada Rae Montgomery and Audrey Lepper

Overbrook Elementary students are set to be transferred to four neighboring schools, a move that district representatives say will improve access to resources, but one that raises concerns about academic conditions and transportation safety.

Anatomy of a School Closure

Overbrook residents make their voices heard at Facilities Master Plan meeting

February 27, 2026Ireland Davies

Overbrook residents made their voices heard at School Board meeting on Feb 26.

Overbrook
Anatomy of a School Closure

At Overbrook Elementary, the fight against school closure is intergenerational

February 25, 2026Zachary Gephart

As a potential closure looms, the mother and daughter speak up to keep their shared educational home.

Overbrook School Meeting
Anatomy of a School Closure

“All of These Kids Are My Kids”: Overbrook Community Members Speak Out Ahead of School District Meeting

February 25, 2026Julianna Musser

Rhemar Pouncey uses her voice to fight for her grandson’s school and the Community Meeting to Save Overbrook Elementary School.

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Keeping Puerto Rican Culture Alive Through Art: A Conversation with Marilyn Rodriguez

November 7, 2025Jacob E Toussaint

Philadelphia Neighborhoods sat down with Marilyn Rodriguez, the Education Director at Taller Puertorriqueño. Taller is an arts and culture organization in the heart North Philadelphia, a neighborhood that is home to  approximately 67,000 Hispanic residents.

Latino Communities

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Feria Del Barrio Celebration 

September 14, 2025Chelsea Lubbe

The neighborhood’s annual festival returns to celebrate culture and an artist that broke barriers

Latino Communities

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta  

August 25, 2025Chelsea Lubbe

Day 10 of The Philadelphia series of Wawa’s “Welcome to America” events took place at LOVE park in collaboration with Philadelphia’s Concilio Concilio carried out their annual Hispanic Fiesta in collaboration with Wawa’s series of

Featured Stories

Founding the Hispanic Heritage Association

August 25, 2025Chelsea Lubbe

HHA connects and creates community throughout the Philadelphia Area and builds communication and connection through strength and heritage pride. In Philadelphia, Montgomery County area, Jacqueline Rocco birthed an idea during her time working as commissioner

Fishtown

Anchoring Community: How East Kensington’s Local Eateries Foster Belonging Amid Gentrification

December 20, 2024Mileny Massiel Flores Ramirez

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

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