Cecil B. Moore Library has been struggling since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its community has rallied to get it the budget necessary for much-needed renovations through the Rebuild program. [continue reading…]
Despite being right across the street from a high school and in the heart of a neighborhood filled with generations of families, the Amos Playground Pool has not been filled in three years. The city says it is not on the ‘rebuild list’, and there are no plans to fill the pool in the future. [continue reading…]
After Being Underfunded Since the Start of the Program, Vaux May Have a Community Backing Them. [continue reading…]
Freedom Thinkers Academy Story [continue reading…]
Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage. [continue reading…]
As the dust settles following a crowded Democratic mayoral primary, Cherelle Parker’s victory means she could become Philadelphia’s first female mayor. But with heightened sensitivities around safety and violence, some North Philly residents lack optimism that change will occur. [continue reading…]
Tasheed Carr is a Philadelphia basketball trainer who works with over 200 athletes in the community. However, there is one student Tasheed has left a lifelong impression on: Ahmad Nowell a 17-year-old basketball player from West Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Construction is underway on the Alan Horwitz “6th Man” Center, which will bring basketball and positive programming to Philly youth. [continue reading…]
Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go. [continue reading…]
Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths [continue reading…]
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