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[ February 25, 2020 ] Mill Creek: City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony On Gun Violence Government
[ February 19, 2020 ] City Hall: City Council Highlights for Feb. 13, 2020 Center City
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[ February 6, 2020 ] City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020 Center City
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Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family

January 9, 2020 Claire Wolters 1

Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays. […]

Cobbs Creek: After Delay, Sims Rink Reopens With Skaters Eager to Hit the Ice

December 20, 2019 Daniel Wilson and Graham Foley 0

Sebastian Bttacavoli doesn’t like to wait. As an 11-year-old living with autism, waiting doesn’t come easily in everyday life. But after finding a niche playing goalie for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation’s 12 and […]

Sharswood: Vaux Community Health Center Offers Health Services, but Needs More Patients

December 16, 2019 Christian Starr and Marie Angele Zoungrana 1

Shawn Jackson and Susan Gresko stood in front of an auditorium crowd of almost 50 Brewerytown and Sharswood residents at Camelot Academy on Oct. 17. They were there to speak on behalf of Vaux Community […]

Mt. Airy: Art Garage Artists and Emlen Students Collaborate on Annual Murals

December 12, 2019 Ariana Dos Santos and Zoe Hoffard 2

The students of Emlen Elementary School were hard at work on Nov. 15 at tables cluttered with art supplies like fabric, glue, and colored pencils. They finished their latest masterpieces with the help of the […]

Art: Artists Create Tapestries About Climate Change Awareness For Exhibit

December 10, 2019 Amber Denham 0

Jessie Jackson not only learned the high temperature in Philadelphia on the day her husband was born, but she also learned the high temperature in Philadelphia for every other day in 1980. She knows these […]

Cobbs Creek: Block Responds to Aftermath of Auto Shop Fire

November 20, 2019 Daniel Wilson and Graham Foley 0

John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars. Robertson, a West Philly resident for decades, who is now in his 80s, had […]

Center City: People Without Government-Issued IDs Pay a Steep Price to Own Their Identity

November 11, 2019 Claire Wolters 1

Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place. Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least […]

Arts: Visually Impaired Artists Sculpt, Find Community at Vision Thru Art

November 8, 2019 Amber Denham 0

Joe Saxon carefully placed the finishing touches on the clay bowl he was sculpting. He then slid out of his chair, making sure his white cane was safely folded underneath the table and handed his […]

Arts: Picasso Project Supports Innovative Programs in Philly Schools

October 29, 2019 Amber Denham 0

When the Fairhill School closed in 2013 due to budget cuts, Tim Gibbon lost his job as a K-8 out of school time coordinator, the staff member responsible for after school and summer programming. What […]

Center City: Washing the Feet of Philadelphia’s Vulnerable Residents

October 21, 2019 Claire Wolters 1

Through warm foot baths, healing ointments, and cordial conversation, Best Foot Forward Philly doesn’t just care about people’s feet, but about their personal journeys as well. […]