Economy
Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities
Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Center City
Temple Capstone Reporters Use Social Media to Crowd Source Election Stories
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. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Election Day Photos: Bright Hope Baptist Church
Neighborhoods
Election Day Photos: Beckett Life Center
North Philadelphia
Election Day Photos: Amos Recreation Center
Incarceration
North Philadelphia: What Is Being Done About the Uptick in Juvenile Violence?
Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Youth: A Candid Conversation with James Washington from The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth
The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) empowers and educates low-income, disadvantaged at-risk urban youth to succeed. James Washington has worked with the organization for four years in various capacities but now serves as the executive administrator. [continue reading…]
Fairhill
North Philadelphia: Public Transit Riders Wonder if North Philadelphia Station Can Rise Again
A once-bustling hub of East Coast transportation grapples with a faded past and uncertain future. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
North Philadelphia: Echoes of Resilience in Philadelphia Youth
There is a great presence and population of Philadelphia youth in North Philly, and despite that great percentage of the population there is a great lack in investment of advertising third spaces for after school activities and programs to occupy these young impressionable minds. [continue reading…]
Education
Kensington: Rock to the Future is Bringing Music Education to Philadelphia
A nonprofit organization dedicated to music education supports academic growth and economic empowerment by offering cost-free, student-centered music programs for Philadelphia’s youth [continue reading…]