Center City

The dive bar has been serving drinks and live entertainment for over 50 years.

She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position.

During the election season, Philadelphia Neighborhood’s reporters looked closely at how Temple Owls and people around Philadelphia got involved in various election efforts. From canvassing on Liacouras Walk to shadowing a poll worker on Election Day, Philadelphians worked to make a difference in the high-stakes election. 

As a central figure in Philadelphia’s Filipino community, the president of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia fosters unity through cultural preservation and faith. From serving in the Filipino American Choir at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church to organizing events that celebrate Filipino heritage, he works to create a welcoming space where tradition and spirituality thrive. His efforts continue to build connections among Filipino Americans, ensuring that both cultural and religious practices are kept alive in the heart of the city.

At Philadelphia’s St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a thriving Filipino community brings its rich cultural history through traditional prayers and festivities. As a designated shrine for Santo Niño de Cebú, the church holds weekly masses with hymns sung in Tagalog. It also hosts numerous cultural and social events for the Filipino community. St. Augustine serves as a cornerstone for both spiritual and cultural expression. The church is a testament that brings together faith and culture as the Filipino community in Philadelphia continues to flourish.

Chau, pictured in a No Arena in Chinatown shirt, representing the present and past fights of the community.

The Ballroom scene, aka the Ballroom community, Ballroom culture, or Ballroom began as an African-American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture. The ballroom scene has been around for over thirty years.