Category: North Philadelphia - Page 4 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities

November 13, 2024 Jennielee Hilario Rivera

Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development.

Temple Capstone Reporters Use Social Media to Crowd Source Election Stories

November 7, 2024 Brianna Fallon

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.

Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention.

Youth: A Candid Conversation with James Washington from The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth

June 25, 2024 Lauren Haley Morris

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.

North Philadelphia: Public Transit Riders Wonder if North Philadelphia Station Can Rise Again

June 20, 2024 Jadon George

A once-bustling hub of East Coast transportation grapples with a faded past and uncertain future.

North Philadelphia: Echoes of Resilience in Philadelphia Youth

June 18, 2024 Petula Philp

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.

Kensington: Rock to the Future is Bringing Music Education to Philadelphia

June 6, 2024 Rachel Williams

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