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

December 20, 2024Ellie 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.

Bridesburg

Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life

December 20, 2024Katie 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

Sahjir Bullock
North Philadelphia

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

December 16, 2024Antonio M Perez

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

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Neighborhoods

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

December 14, 2024Denise 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

Center City

Pedestrian Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail

December 13, 2024Eve Keesecker

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

Featured Stories

Providing Food and Friendship with Caring for Friends

December 11, 2024Jake 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.

Abandoned Property

Students Reestablish Life After The University of the Arts at Temple University

December 11, 2024Liam Giannelli

By Liam Giannelli & Samantha Morgan The sudden closure of the University of the Arts (UArts) in June 2024 left many students scrambling to rebuild their academic and artistic lives. Former UArts students like Spencer

Neighborhoods

The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden Brings Kensington Neighbors Together

December 11, 2024Ashley Marie Green

The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia regularly hosts potlucks to unite the artistic community. On Nov. 3, the garden hosted a Dia De Los Muertos celebration.

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Neighborhoods

A Unique High School Experience: Ukrainian Students Move to Philadelphia During the Russia- Ukraine War

December 11, 2024Hannah Isabella Devanny

By Hannah Devanny & Zachary Silverstein Oleksii Pasichniak is one of 85 Ukrainian students at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School. The high school sophomore came to the United States three years ago because of the

Neighborhoods

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrates 1,000th home repair

December 11, 2024Declan Landis

Lisa Prince’s home was Habitat for Humanity’s 1000th repair, but the organization still wants to do more for the city.

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