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…]
Ten years after the School District of Philadelphia closed 24 public schools, the impact looms large. [continue reading…]
Schools closed in 2013 have been reborn as schools. [continue reading…]
Bunrath Math, 55, was only 11 years old when he fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule. As an orphan in the United States, he initially found refuge in Berkshire, Massachusetts, before settling in Philadelphia in 1992. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department created a new incentive to hire more lifeguards. The city also hosted a ‘Philly Phreeze’ to raise more funds to fund job incentives.. [continue reading…]
Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind [continue reading…]
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