Arts and Entertainment
Fashion: How Dylan Kepp Brings their Drag Persona “Iris Spectre” To Life
The drag performer creates all of their own designs, in addition to designing for others. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Fairmount
Social Issues: Philly’s Pitbull Overbreeding and Neglect
Hale Womble, an owner of a rescued pit bull named Harper, walked into ACCT Philadelphia not thinking he would leave with a pet. After he met Harper, he said “Yep, you’re coming home and we’re [continue reading…]
Economy
Small Non-profit “Centro” Struggles with Delayed Funding and Lack of Resources
Coming from Puerto Rico, Centro’s Executive Director, Maribel Lozada Arzuaga, came to Philadelphia when she was 18 years old. She first joined Centro as a dance instructor of traditional Puerto Rican dances in 2009. Later, [continue reading…]
Education
North Central: Nariah Anne Jewett Speaks About the Defunding of Methodist Services at Dunbar Elementary School
According to former Methodist Services employee Nariah Anne Jewett Johnson, the defunding of The Methodist Services after-school program at Dunbar Elementary affects students’ access to essential school supplies and hygiene products. [continue reading…]
Education
Education: The School District of Philadelphia Funding allocation system is flawed, here’s how those affected feel the system could improve
Philadelphia’s school funding system leaves many students in low-income neighborhoods without essential resources, impacting their academic performance and well-being. Advocates and experts emphasize that equity cannot be achieved without sufficient funding and greater local control over resource allocation. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Officer Jose Gonzalez Works to Build Trust in North Central
Officer Jose Gonzalez has served with the Philadelphia Police Department for seven years, currently stationed at 17th and Montgomery Streets in the 22nd Police District, near Temple University’s campus. In a community grappling with gun [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Navigating Community-Police Relationship in North Philadelphia
In North Philadelphia, the relationship between the community and law enforcement is shaped by a combination of personal stories, institutional efforts, and grassroots initiatives. These elements create a dynamic mixed with trust, fear, and a [continue reading…]
Kensington
Kensington: How One Employee Runs a Local Cooking Program for the Youth
This program, called PB&J, teaches local youth how to safely cook–and get paid for it. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Mark O’Connor is Bridging the Gap Between Police and the Youth
Mark O’Connor is the Executive Director of the Families Behind the Badge Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and their families in the Philadelphia area. The foundation provides financial assistance to [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
From Refugee Camps to City Streets: The Cambodian Legacy in Philadelphia
Peter Sey’s childhood picture with his mother Amanda Nith, early 2000s “My parents and grandparents have always prioritized our culture and religion,” Sey said. “They madesure my sister and I learned about our traditions,” Sey [continue reading…]