The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as of 2023, households in the Philadelphia metropolitan area spend an average of $86,509 a year on housing, food, transportation, and other goods and services. The consumer [continue reading…]
Hale Womble, an owner of a rescued pit bull named Harper, walked into ACCT Philadelphia not thinking he would leave with a pet. After he met Harper, he said “Yep, you’re coming home and we’re [continue reading…]
Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them. [continue reading…]
While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function. [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…]
Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading…]
Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community [continue reading…]
Kristen Clark said that the school closures of 2012 and 2013 were traumatic. [continue reading…]
Ten years after the School District of Philadelphia closed 24 public schools, the impact looms large. [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…]
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