Felix Agosto has been the head of MVP360, a nonprofit organization that facilitates youth sports teams for seven years. When COVID shut down youth sports leagues, Agosto pivoted his impact to career and social-emotional coaching over Zoom, through the Leadership Academy. [continue reading…]
The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) is a non-profit agency that is offering a variety of prevention programs to victims of drug abuse and gun violence throughout the city’s neighborhoods. [continue reading…]
New Kensington Community Development Corporation held a homebuyer workshop on Nov. 21 to advise interested buyers of best practices for buying property during a pandemic. [continue reading…]
Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges? [continue reading…]
LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted
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Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe. [continue reading…]
Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books [continue reading…]
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city. [continue reading…]
Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole. [continue reading…]
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