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North Philadelphia: Free Library, Other Organizations Strive to Make a Literacy Connection

November 22, 2016 Cynthia M Ferraz 0

Philadelphia is struggling with a huge literacy deficit: roughly two-thirds of adults are considered low-literate and don’t maintain basic literacy skills, according to the Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board. In the face of this deficit, there has [continue reading…]

Education: Five Schools Impacted By Budget Cuts

May 18, 2016 Ryan C Snowden 0

As education budget cuts have spread throughout the state of Pennsylvania, building closures present a way for school districts to quickly lower their costs. In Philadelphia, a large wave of closings occurred in 2013. During [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports: Reminiscing About a Bygone Era of Catholic League Basketball

December 16, 2015 pnadmin 0

Regarded as one of the best high school basketball leagues in the country, the Philadelphia Catholic League presents some of the toughest competition anywhere. But for those old enough to remember the glory days of [continue reading…]

Center City: Roman Catholic’s Nazeer Bostick Becomes a Leader

November 17, 2015 pnadmin 0

While basketball is not a major contact sport, aggressiveness and toughness are certainly important traits. Nazeer Bostick possesses both of these and has used them to become a leader on one of the top high [continue reading…]

Logan: Five Community Resource Facilities

October 1, 2014 0

Here are five places Logan residents can go to for help, guidance or even safety. Our Lady of Hope Much like any other church, Our Lady of Hope (above) on North Broad Street provides a [continue reading…]

Overbrook: Five Places To See In Will Smith’s Old Neighborhood.

May 16, 2014 4

With so much history behind this West Philadelphia neighborhood, it’s no wonder there are so many hidden treasures. Overbrook possesses interesting locations that are unknown to many people living in the Greater Philadelphia region. Overbrook [continue reading…]

Overbrook: Four People Making a Difference

May 6, 2014 0

Overbrook is small geographically, but it’s booming with organizations and facilities that help promote progress and positive vibes throughout the neighborhood. Here are four people who want to make a difference in Overbrook. 1. Coach Bob Miller (above) [continue reading…]

Temple University High School Press

September 15, 2011 charper 0

Every year Temple University brings together high school students from throughout the city for a special program under the guidance of Journalism Professor Maida Odom. Read a .pdf version of the paper that high school [continue reading…]