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

June 25, 2024Lauren 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.

Fairhill

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

June 20, 2024Jadon George

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

Arts and Entertainment

North Philadelphia: Echoes of Resilience in Philadelphia Youth 

June 18, 2024Petula 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.

Education

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

June 6, 2024Rachel 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

Brewerytown

North Central: Cecil B. Moore Library Needed and Overdue Renovations Set to Begin this August

June 4, 2024Lily Franey

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.

Environment

Harantraft: Amos Playground Pool Has Not Been Filled in Three Years; Council Member Says There Are Not Enough Kids Around to Use it  

May 31, 2024Iona Clark

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.

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Vaux Cougars Football Program Finds Reassurance with Winning Culture 

May 24, 2024Liam Giannelli

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

Broad Street

North Philadelphia: Local Rapper Collaborates with Job Training Center to Create Life-Empowering Opportunities Through Music

May 15, 2024Jacob V. Smedley

Freedom Thinkers Academy Story

Calo Rosa
Featured Stories

Health: Campaign Encourages Low-income Residents to Rely on Tap Water

June 22, 2023Elizabeth DeOrnellas

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.

2023 Municipal Elections

Elections: In North Philly’s Poplar Neighborhood, Optimism for Next Philly Mayor is Mixed

June 21, 2023Garret Sample

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. 

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