Category: Special Reports - Page 2 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Housing: Controlling Rent in Philadelphia, A History

January 29, 2024 Angelina M Mitchell

Conversations around rent control have become a popular topic among Philadelphia citizens as rent prices continue to increase, but did you know Philadelphia did have rent control before?

Crime: Fixing Philly Prisons Will Be Hard, But Here’s A Plan For How To Do It

January 8, 2024 Jarred Rosar

There’s a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers’ ideas to better our correctional system.

Kensington: What Should Be Done with the Opioid Settlement Funds?

May 18, 2023 Jada M Wilson

Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.

Northeast Philadelphia: Socks For The Streets Is Reducing The Stigma Of Homelessness

March 22, 2023 Samantha Lynn Naphys

Some residents in Northeast Philadelphia believe there is a stigma around the homelessness and drug abuse impacting the community. Socks for the Streets is a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping end that stigma.

North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented?

November 28, 2022 George W. Miller

November 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Temple student Samuel Collington.

Health: Hospitals Expand Care to Address Violence at the Source

November 28, 2022 Natalie Elizabeth Kerr

Health: Hospitals Expand Care to Address Violence at the Source

South Philadelphia: Juntos Greets Latinx Immigrants with Community and Resources

May 25, 2022 Nikhil Stride

Juntos is a community based organization that works to help Latinx immigrants with any issues they might run into here in Philadelphia.

Strawberry Mansion: Organizations Reach Out to Community at Gun Violence Prevention and Resources Fair

May 6, 2022 Kyla S Jackson

The Philadelphia Probation office hosted a gun violence prevention and resources fair that was held at the Joseph E. Mander Playground located in North Philadelphia on April 11, 2022.

COVID-19: How PASNAP is Supporting Health Care Workers in Wake of Pandemic

April 20, 2022 Samantha Sadanand Stewart

The healthcare industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic in more ways than one. Staffing shortages, financial burdens, and more plague the industry. That’s why PASNAP and other state actors are taking a stand.

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022 Matthew Aquino

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer