Special Reports

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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