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Germantown: This Weekend, A Hip-hop Symphony Addresses Gun Violence in the Community

December 8, 2021Asia Kabree Floyd

With a background in theater and art, Douglas Rucker is the writer and director of a play called “YO, PUT THE GUN DOWN!” to raise awareness of gun violence in the community that is affecting the youth.

Environment: UC Green Uses Instagram as a Creative New Way to Help Raise Money for Tree Planting in West and Southwest Philadelphia

December 8, 2021Caroline Lee Sweeney

UC Green auctioned off dozens of local art pieces and experiences on the Arbor and Art Instagram page to help raise money for their ongoing mission of planting trees and creating a greener Philadelphia.

Overbrook: Youth Football Program Guides Kids on the Field and Off the Streets

December 6, 2021Colin James Sommer

The Overbrook Monarchs are committed to teaching maturity and leadership to the youth through football.

West Philadelphia: YMCA Acts as Community Safe for Local Residents

December 3, 2021Dante James Collinelli

The West Philadelphia YMCA is providing those in the neighborhood with a safe space to exercise, play sports, and even get a COVID-19 test.

Fishtown: Local Preacher Reflects on “Fishtown Fame” Earned Through Netflix Show, Queer Eye

December 1, 2021Leah Hall

Noah Hepler has been a pastor at Fishtown’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Atonement since 2015, but more recently he’s become, as he puts it, “Fishtown famous.” Helper starred in the season five premiere of Queen

Mt. Airy: I Spy, You Buy Holds Hidden Gems

December 1, 2021Bibiana Correa

At 8 years old, Dolly Park was already her own personal stylist. She’d go to the thrift store and pick up the most unique pieces they had to offer because the last thing she wanted

Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can

November 17, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Mary Olivia Kram In March of 2020, a combination of Covid-19 shutdowns and zoning concerns forced the Kensington Storefront, an art hub focused on harm reduction run by Mural Arts, to close its

Old City: National Vegan Center Celebrates its First World Vegan Day

November 15, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo The American Vegan Center, the first vegan center in the country, opened its doors to Philadelphians on Sep. 9 and celebrated its first World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. Vance Lehmkuhl,

City Hall: Page Street Neighbors Speak Against Resolution to Turn Parking Lot Into Affordable Housing

November 12, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Travis Rocha The most controversial moment of the Oct. 28 City Council meeting came during the debate over a resolution that proposed replacing a parking lot in the 1600 block of Page Street

COVID-19: Restaurant Petitions City to Make Outdoor Dining Permanent

November 10, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Alan Lu Tattooed Mom, a popular bar and restaurant located on South Street, has started a petition to make streeteries and outdoor dining permanent, arguing that outdoor dining is a way to “enhance