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Anatomy of a School Closure

Special Education Educators Weigh in on Proposed Overbrook Closure

March 11, 2026Jocelyn Renee Hockaday

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

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.

Fairhill

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

Neighborhoods

Officer Jose Gonzalez Works to Build Trust in North Central

December 20, 2024Mike Nonnemaker

Officer Jose Gonzalez has served with the Philadelphia Police Department for seven years, currently stationed at 17th and Montgomery Streets in the 22nd Police District, near Temple University’s campus. In a community grappling with gun

North Philadelphia

Mark O’Connor is Bridging the Gap Between Police and the Youth

December 20, 2024Mike Nonnemaker

Mark O’Connor is the Executive Director of the Families Behind the Badge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and their families in the Philadelphia area. The foundation provides financial assistance to

Neighborhoods

Navigating Community-Police Relationship in North Philadelphia

December 20, 2024Mike Nonnemaker

In North Philadelphia, the relationship between the community and law enforcement is shaped by a combination of personal stories, institutional efforts, and grassroots initiatives. These elements create a dynamic mixed with trust, fear, and a

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