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Chinatown

Chinatown: Supporting the Community Through Faith

April 22, 2018 Yoder Erin

Since its founding, Chinatown has been ever-changing–from the demographics of the area to its boundaries. Central to this community’s perseverance has been the local churches including the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and School and the

Old City

Old City: 5 Ways Philadelphia Impacted American History

April 21, 2018 Richards Nadege

Philadelphia can be considered the birthplace of American politics. Although Philadelphia held a strong influence over the formation of the United States, politics in the city today remain detached from influencing the national political scene. To

Center City

Politics: Union Workers Celebrate Labor Amid Potential Crisis

April 21, 2018 Cochran Robert

To commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s sanitation worker’s protest, union members across Pennsylvania gathered recently near City Hall to participate in Working People’s Day of Action. But while organizers celebrated, U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on a

Center City

Chinatown: Community Gives Feedback on Recommended Improvements to Vine Street Corridor

April 16, 2018 Easterling Evan

For many Chinatown residents, the time had come to see plans for a safer future. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission held an open house Thursday at the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School

City Hall

Center City: Michael Meehan Approaches The One Year Anniversary As Chairman Of The Philly GOP

April 6, 2018 Jon Dowding

Michael Meehan’s first experience with the Philadelphia GOP was riding along with his father as they drove to various political events. His father served for 30 years as the general council for the Republican City

Center City

Politics: TAP’s Impact on Foster Care Parents in the City

April 4, 2018 Montague Jaya

Already parents of one son, Phyllis and Derek Stevens wanted to grow their family. The couple had space in their hearts and their home for more children, so they became foster parents. Like other new

Center City

Chinatown: Efforts Underway to Address Safety Concerns Near Vine Street Expressway

April 3, 2018 Easterling Evan

Initial planning has begun on measures to address pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns near the Vine Street Expressway, or Interstate-676, in Chinatown. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, which is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning

Center City

Politics: Advocacy Lawyer Fights For Those In And Exiting Foster Care

March 20, 2018 Montague Jaya

Jean Strout always wanted to work with children. A Maine native, Strout became a communications fellow for the Community Partnership School through Philly Fellows after graduating from Swarthmore College. After returning to Philadelphia from Harvard

Fishtown

Local Music: Five Unorthodox Places To Catch A Show

March 14, 2018 Erin Marhefka

Whats the best way to get to know Philadelphia’s music scene? Easy! Head out to one of the many local shows put together by Philly locals. Each of the following venues are known for their

Arts and Entertainment

Chinatown North: Asian Arts Initiative Encourages Protest Through Art

March 13, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

Aram Han Sifuentes still remembers the first protest banner she made — the words “Dump Trump” sit emblazoned atop a teal fabric playfully covered in pugs. The fiber artist said she always has extra fabric

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