Center City

Flash Mobs: A New Social Phenomenon

https://vimeo.com/18395126] Flash mobs are usually considered harmless, defined as mass group activities. However, the activities have been taking a turn for the worse as of late. Young people filled South Street last Saturday night in

Featured Stories

West Philadelphia: Tough Winter Brings More Potholes

https://vimeo.com/18395093] [soundslide url=”https://smcsites.com/soundslides/uploads/sp1038market/” height=550 width=600] The next and newest battle drivers face after the long winter of severe weather conditions are the potholes plaguing the city streets as the rainy months of spring have begun.

Social Issues

Southwark: Historic Park Reinvigorated

https://vimeo.com/18392374] With trees in bloom and birds chirping, dogs merrily walking and children happily playing, Jefferson Square Park would seem like any other neighborhood park in the city. But it has a history all its

Arts and Entertainment

Walnut Hill: Messages on the Wall

https://vimeo.com/18392438] Throughout Philadelphia, murals brighten up neighborhoods and beautify industrial areas. However, for the residents of Walnut Hill the “writing on the wall” sometimes sends a controversial and confusing message to community members. On the

Ludlow

Ludlow: A Community Based on Family

https://vimeo.com/18394290] In an alley on North Orianna Street with walls covered in graffiti in Ludlow rest seven men just hanging out and talking with each other. Many people assume that illegal activities occur in the

an ex-offender using the internet
North Philadelphia

Technology: Ex-Offenders Need Tech Training

https://vimeo.com/18394850] “I’m an individual that wants to try and get ahead in life,” said Hymine, 53, an ex-felon who reentered society in 1992 after spending a year in prison for a drug possession. His story