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Schuylkill River Trail extension to open May 17

May 14, 2025 Gephart, Zachary 0

The long-awaited addition to the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia will open May 17, connecting Fitler Square and neighborhoods to the north to Grays Ferry and, eventually, southwest Philadelphia.  The Christian to Crescent Bridge, featuring [continue reading…]

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A Haven of Hope for Philadelphia’s Unhoused

March 3, 2025 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Tim DePetris Broad Street Love is an organization that serves the impoverished people in Philadelphia. The organization is in an old church in Philadelphia and provides many services such as mailing, mending, food distribution, [continue reading…]

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Heights Philadelphia: Mentoring students for future success

March 3, 2025 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Colette Kearney Heights Philadelphia is a result of a merger between Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars back in 2022. Starting in middle school and through college, they mentor students preparing them for life after [continue reading…]

Chinatown

Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year

February 24, 2025 Walker, Jonathan Jacob 0

Thick white smoke seeped through the door of Sang Kee Peking Duck House as cheers and the blaring of smoke detectors filled Race Street.  It was Chinese New Year. Firecrackers hung from business awnings exploded, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fashion: How Dylan Kepp Brings their Drag Persona “Iris Spectre” To Life

December 30, 2024 Marie Schmidt 0

The drag performer creates all of their own designs, in addition to designing for others. [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Philly Roller Derby: A Family on Wheels

December 22, 2024 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Emily Briggs Philly Roller Derby is more than a team — it’s a family forged on and off the track. Skaters share an unbreakable bond that is rooted in their passion for the sport. [continue reading…]

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The City of Brotherly Litter: A Conversation on Trash in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Sophia M Battaglia 0

By Sophia Battaglia In order to further comprehend the effects trash has on the residents of Philadelphia, I sat with Tonya Sears, a woman living in Nicetown North Philly, and asked her about her experience [continue reading…]

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The Impact of Queer Sports Leagues in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Dani F Hollidge 0

By Dani Hollidge In the heart of Philadelphia, Stonewall Sports has become more than just a league-it’s athriving community that celebrates the spirit of queer sports and inclusivity. Founded as a part ofa national network [continue reading…]

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Analysis: Philadelphia is seeing an increase in homelessness despite an influx of resources

December 20, 2024 Nathan Mutale 0

B. Jawuan Jones cuts the hair of a client, Darien, as part of his pop-up barber shop on Broad Street It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday, and local barber B. Jawuan Jones heads out to [continue reading…]

Bridesburg

Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life

December 20, 2024 Katie Leis 0

Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of [continue reading…]

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