April is more than just the beginning of spring, it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WOAR, a Philadelphia nonprofit, is leading the charge to prevent sexual violence in the area. [continue reading…]
Amid ongoing City budget hearings, the advocacy group Parks and Rec Heroes hosted a rally outside City Hall to advocate for increased spending on Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation department in Philadelphia on Thursday April 21st. [continue reading…]
Amy Eusebio holds a background in social work and has utilized that experience to go into helping immigrants that need assistance with getting immersed/adjusted to the United States, and more specifically Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Brandon Donahue’s sculpture exhibition “Rebounds & Assists,” features his series of basketball
blooms—sculptures Donahue makes from deflated basketballs arranged like flower petals. [continue reading…]
The Trans Art Market was held outside Love City Brewing in support of.Cars 4 Philly and Housing Reparations for Philadelphia, both organizations that focused on economic justice for black and brown communities. [continue reading…]
Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of [continue reading…]
To get a perspective on how COVID-19 affected business owners/vendors at Reading Terminal Market, I spoke to Sidney Poor, owner of Market Blooms, a flower and garden supply shop. [continue reading…]
Following the PPD headquarters move, city-wide outreach has begun to decide what to do with the vacant land parcel. [continue reading…]
Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we [continue reading…]
The Asian Arts Initiative unveils a new mural and invites the community for the Pearl Street Block Party. [continue reading…]
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