A new study has found that sports facilities in Philadelphia neighborhoods with higher percentages of white residents tend to be of higher quality than those in areas with fewer white residents. The study, conducted by [continue reading…]
This month, Block by Block Philly, a non-profit organization that seeks to keep the streets of Philadelphia clean, held a “clean-off” with a Chicago non-profit called Cleanup Club Chicago. The clean-off lasted for the entire month of October and challenged both cities to collect the most bags of trash possible. David Evans, the [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is one of many cities that have seen an increased use in AI technologies leaving residents concerned about its regulations and long-term impacts on the city. By: Leila Oyeku Philadelphia, like all major cities [continue reading…]
The Hunting Park neighborhood in North Philadelphia is considered one of the hottest and most heat-vulnerable places in the city, according to the Philadelphia Heat Index. The Heat Index recorded over 20 days in the [continue reading…]
Philadelphians took to the streets Saturday, Oct. 18, to take part in No Kings Day, a broad national movement that included an estimated 2,700 marches in nearly every major city across the country and drew [continue reading…]
This September the SNAP-Ed program was cut as a part of the Trump Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This bill cuts taxes, changes federal spending levels, raises the national debt limit, and reshapes funding across [continue reading…]
By: Lilly Werling On October 7, 2025 over 100 peaceful protesters took to the streets of downtown Philadelphia to protest Israel’s war on Palestine, which many international experts, including the United Nations have declared a [continue reading…]
As the Trump administration send National Guard troops to cities across the U.S., District Attorney Larry Krasner held town hall meetings to organize Philadelphia residents In a crowded church, on an unseasonably warm evening for [continue reading…]
HHA connects and creates community throughout the Philadelphia Area and builds communication and connection through strength and heritage pride. In Philadelphia, Montgomery County area, Jacqueline Rocco birthed an idea during her time working as commissioner [continue reading…]
On June 14th, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia drew an estimated 80,000 people in a powerful demonstration against the Trump administration, coinciding with Flag Day and Donald Trump’s birthday. Led by voices like Arndrea Waters King and supported by organizations including Indivisible Philadelphia and the ACLU, the protest emphasized democracy, inclusion, and resistance to authoritarianism. Marchers carried signs referencing dystopian literature, chanted for justice, and gathered at the Rocky Steps for speeches from activists and lawmakers. The event underscored a united call to protect democratic values and mobilize citizens for change. [continue reading…]
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