North Philadelphia

After Being Underfunded Since the Start of the Program, Vaux May Have a Community Backing Them.

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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.

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. 

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.

Construction is underway on the Alan Horwitz “6th Man” Center, which will bring basketball and positive programming to Philly youth.

Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.

Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths