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Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Philadelphia Children’s Theatre Thriving

December 20, 2024 Joelle Carr 0

While arts education is slowly rebuilt in the Philadelphia school district, local programs across the city have built a thriving community of talented students who work year-round to put on multiple productions. Music Theatre Philly [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…]

Arts and Entertainment

Keeping the Arts Alive in Philadelphia Youth

December 20, 2024 Joelle Carr 0

Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city. [continue reading…]

Callowhill

Callowhill: Long-Term Rehabilitation for Homeless Men is the Priority at Philly House

December 20, 2024 Lynn Choi 0

The largest and longest-running homeless shelter in Philadelphia is prioritizing creating a long-term plan for homeless men in the city. [continue reading…]

Callowhill

From Power Suits to Gender-Affirming Wear: How The Wardrobe is Revolutionizing Clothing Access for All Communities in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Alana Beltran 0

The Wardrobe is stitching together a better future by tackling clothing insecurity, offering everything from business suits to binders for those who need it most. [continue reading…]

Center City

Pedestrian Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail

December 13, 2024 Eve Keesecker 0

Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them. [continue reading…]

Abandoned Property

Students Reestablish Life After The University of the Arts at Temple University

December 11, 2024 Liam Giannelli 0

By Liam Giannelli & Samantha Morgan The sudden closure of the University of the Arts (UArts) in June 2024 left many students scrambling to rebuild their academic and artistic lives. Former UArts students like Spencer [continue reading…]

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Business

Chinatown: Business Owners Against Proposed 76ers Arena

December 6, 2024 Lynn Choi 0

The proposed 76ers arena in Market East is a cause of concern for local businesses and residents of Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Walnut Street Theatre Keeps Philadelphia Arts Alive 

November 25, 2024 Joelle Carr 0

The oldest operating theater in the country wants to protect the arts of the city. [continue reading…]

Center City

Philadelphia Residents Are Escaping the Busy City Life in Local Green Spaces

November 21, 2024 Katie Leis 0

Rittenhouse Square is one of the busiest parks located in Center City. Ranging from street performers, farmers markets, and even dogs running around, there is always something going on. A street performer was singing in [continue reading…]

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