Neighborhoods
Ocean City: A Hidden Treasure in a Busy Vacation Town
Through the chaos of a busy summer town, the West 17th Street neighborhood remains hidden in the middle of it all. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods
Ocean City: COVID’s Effect on Local Businesses
The pandemic has affected small businesses all over the country but the towns along the Jersey shore have been facing numerous other issues due to their strictly seasonal visitors. [continue reading…]
Environment
Hunting Park: Beat the Heat Program Brings Cooling Options to City’s Hottest Neighborhoods
“When it gets hot, this area is hot.” Beat the Heat will continue its focus on in-home cooling this summer, providing fans and air conditioners to Hunting Park residents who need it most. [continue reading…]
History
History: The Privy Diggers Find History Beneath the City
In Philadelphia, history can be found around every corner. But a group of friends who call themselves The Privy Diggers have been finding it 20- to 30-feet underground. The Privy Diggers consist mainly of Michael [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: How Two Neighborhoods Are Fighting Litter In Their Community
Philadelphia residents often feel it’s up to them to combat litter in their neighborhoods. A patchwork of City resources, community groups, and motivated individuals work to free individual communities of trash. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Philadelphia Muslims Celebrate Another Ramadan During COVID-19
Story by Rjaa Ahmed Tifrah Aktar, a 27-year-old resident of West Philadelphia, fondly recalled spending Ramadan growing up in various parts of the U.S. Akhtar eagerly looks forward to celebrating the holy month every year [continue reading…]
COVID-19
University City: Protestors Gather to Demand Global COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Story by Rjaa Ahmed “COVID don’t respect no borders,” Anh Nguyen, a local organizer, shouted at a crowd of roughly 50 protesters and spectators who gathered outside Amtrak’s 30th Street Station. “Why should we?” the [continue reading…]
Business
Chestnut Hill: Head of Business Association Talks About Support During Pandemic and Moving Forward
Phila Dawson and the Chestnut HIll Business Association developed various communication strategies to help connect local retailers to resources and revenue over the past year.
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Arts and Entertainment
Callowhill: Two Brothers Giving Waste a Second Chance
Rabbit Recycling is a startup that provides a solution for households and businesses to recycle, reuse, and upcycle their unwanted materials. [continue reading…]
Food
West Philadelphia: A Sweet Spot for a Taste of Home
Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe is a cozy Trinidadian restaurant in West Philadelphia dedicated to upholding the best of Caribbean culture.
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