The Philadelphia Probation office hosted a gun violence prevention and resources fair that was held at the Joseph E. Mander Playground located in North Philadelphia on April 11, 2022. [Read More]
on to Phase 2 of SEPTA’s “Bus Revolution,” where SEPTA staff will engage with public transit riders to assess the support of each option. [Read More]
Angenique Howard formed Unique Dreams Inc. in 2019 to empower, uplift, and educate the Frankford community. While providing services such as trade classes, summer camps, and block clean-ups, Howard ultimately hopes to reinstate the Garsed Center to its former status as a thriving community center. [Read More]
April is more than just the beginning of spring, it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WOAR, a Philadelphia nonprofit, is leading the charge to prevent sexual violence in the area. [Read More]
The Philly Goat Project has been helping children learn about caring for the planet. [Read More]
Black firefighters share their experiences as they strive to further Black and Brown representation in the field.
U.S. House and Senate Candidates, in addition to local representatives, spoke to community members to rally support before the Pennsylvania primaries on May 17.
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Amid ongoing City budget hearings, the advocacy group Parks and Rec Heroes hosted a rally outside City Hall to advocate for increased spending on Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation department in Philadelphia on Thursday April 21st. [Read More]
The City of Philadelphia proposed a redesign for Washington Avenue on March 1, 2022. This new proposal is contentious, though, because it is different from the prior plan, which featured pedestrian improvements that many groups had spent years advocating for. [Read More]
The city’s public orchestra, created by Ari Benjamin Meyers, performed for three nights on the riverfront. [Read More]
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