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Analysis: Philadelphia is seeing an increase in homelessness despite an influx of resources

December 20, 2024 Nathan Mutale

B. Jawuan Jones cuts the hair of a client, Darien, as part of his pop-up barber shop on Broad Street It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday, and local barber B. Jawuan Jones heads out to

Education: The School District of Philadelphia Funding allocation system is flawed, here’s how those affected feel the system could improve

December 20, 2024 Ellie Blanck

Philadelphia’s school funding system leaves many students in low-income neighborhoods without essential resources, impacting their academic performance and well-being. Advocates and experts emphasize that equity cannot be achieved without sufficient funding and greater local control over resource allocation.

Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life

December 20, 2024 Katie Leis

Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of

Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down

December 16, 2024 Antonio M Perez

After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild.

New Generation Jazz: Young Artists’ Journey to Finding Their Voice

December 14, 2024 Denise James

By Jesse Dimich-Louvet Jesse Dimich-Louvet spotlights seasoned and evolving jazz artists while exploring their beautiful and melodic journeys to finding their musical voice. It seems to be a community whose growth and evolution is tied

Pedestrian Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail

December 13, 2024 Eve Keesecker

Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them.

Providing Food and Friendship with Caring for Friends

December 11, 2024 Jake Leonard

“Caring for Friends” was founded in 1974. Its founder believed that no one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people. The organization’s mission is simple: to provide food and friendship in the 5-county Philadelphia region. It delivers meals to community members who are unable to cook for themselves.

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