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North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented?
November 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Temple student Samuel Collington. [continue reading…]
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2022 Midterm Elections
Elections: Philadelphia Students Talk Midterms and Share Issues Important to Them
Registered and non-registered student voters share issues they care about most and mobilize their communities ahead of elections [continue reading…]
Economy
Housing: Even With Empty Lots and Homes, Philadelphia’s Struggling to Make Housing Affordable
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. [continue reading…]
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Powelton Village: Engine 5’s Black Firefighters Share Job And Lived Experiences, And What It Means
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
A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming
The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can
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 [continue reading…]
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Manayunk: Businesses Still Struggling to Recover One Month After Hurricane Ida
Business owners are dealing with millions of dollars in damages, as well as lost inventory and records. [continue reading…]
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Social Issues: The Philadelphia Community Bail Fund Posts Bail for Philadelphians in Need
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. [continue reading…]
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Social Issues: New Leash On Life Gives Second Chance to Both Shelter Dogs and Incarcerated Individuals
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. [continue reading…]