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Economy

Housing: Even With Empty Lots and Homes, Philadelphia’s Struggling to Make Housing Affordable

May 13, 2022 Amelia Winger 1

For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts. [Read More]

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Powelton Village: Engine 5’s Black Firefighters Share Job And Lived Experiences, And What It Means

May 2, 2022 Ray Cheyenne Hobbs 1

Black firefighters share their experiences as they strive to further Black and Brown representation in the field.

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Mantua: ‘If you don’t live here you ain’t going to put all your heart into it;’ the Impact of a Community Center

March 8, 2022 Alesia Bani 0

A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community. [Read More]

Amateur Sports

Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming

December 19, 2021 Madison Rae Karas 0

The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni. [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can

November 17, 2021 Brian Creech 0

Story by Mary Olivia Kram In March of 2020, a combination of Covid-19 shutdowns and zoning concerns forced the Kensington Storefront, an art hub focused on harm reduction run by Mural Arts, to close its [Read More]

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Manayunk: Businesses Still Struggling to Recover One Month After Hurricane Ida

October 13, 2021 Nicolle Elise Majette 0

Business owners are dealing with millions of dollars in damages, as well as lost inventory and records. [Read More]

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Social Issues: The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund Posts Bail for Philadelphians in Need

July 21, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund hopes that by posting bail and helping defendants as they await trial, they can show that he cash bail system is an unnecessary part of the justice system. [Read More]

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Social Issues: New Leash On Life Gives Second Chance to Both Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Individuals

July 19, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

New Leash on Life USA is a recidivism reduction program in Philadelphia that pairs at-risk dogs with individuals in the criminal justice system to provide both with an opportunity at a new life. [Read More]

Amateur Sports

Social Issues: Running To Divert Students From Juvenile Justice System

July 5, 2021 Ann K. Rejrat 0

Students Run Philly Style’s MileUp program hosts races and training for teens and youth interested in running as a way to bring them into a diversion program that helps keep them out of the juvenile justice system.
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Environment

Environment: How Two Neighborhoods Are Fighting Litter In Their Community

June 24, 2021 Lizzy Galamba 0

Philadelphia residents often feel it’s up to them to combat litter in their neighborhoods. A patchwork of City resources, community groups, and motivated individuals work to free individual communities of trash. [Read More]

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