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West Philadelphia: Keith Newman Doing Right By Students At Paul Robeson High School

June 8, 2018 Serenity Bishop

The Dean of Students at Paul Robeson High School for Human Services, Keith Newman, strives each day to connect with 312 students through restorative practices. Robeson offers citywide enrollment to students from all over Philadelphia

Fishtown

Local Music: Five Unorthodox Places To Catch A Show

March 14, 2018 Erin Marhefka

Whats the best way to get to know Philadelphia’s music scene? Easy! Head out to one of the many local shows put together by Philly locals. Each of the following venues are known for their

Arts and Entertainment

West Philadelphia: Libraries “Plant A Seed” That Brings Success And Literacy For West Philly Children

December 22, 2017 Alexa Monteleone

Out of the 339 schools within the Philadelphia School District, only eight have full-time paid certified librarians. Louis Lozzi, a Philadelphia native and teacher said that the lack of library funding in the school system

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City Politics: Philly Food Bucks Reaches A Milestone In Empowering SNAP Shoppers

November 2, 2017 Caitlyn Heter

“When Food Bucks came out at Clark Park, I was on the SNAP benefits,” said Meghan Filoromo of The Food Trust’s Philly Food Bucks program. Filoromo was working at the market at the time. “It made such

Cobbs Creek

Spruce Hill: Musician Gets Personal At West Philly Porchfest

June 21, 2017 Erinn Kovar

Spenser Colmbs has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a certificate in neuroscience from Temple University. He has a friendly, honest demeanor that helps make his day job as an insurance agent a little bit

Chestnut Hill

Parks and Recreation: Five Spots in Philly’s Urban Outdoors for Canoodling

June 7, 2017 Charles Frenette

Philadelphia is a city with around 10,000 acres of parks and plazas open to the public where the environments are conducive to romance and well, making out. Water Works There are lush gardens surrounding fountains in this historic landmark and gathering place on

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West Philadelphia: Five Eclectic Coffee Shops To Fit Your Mood

June 5, 2017 Erinn Kovar

West Philadelphia is blossoming as a haven for flocks of young professionals and new families who enjoy the duality of pseudo-neighborhood living paired with easy access to Center City. A few blocks west of University

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Powelton Village: Five Churches Supporting the Community

May 31, 2017 James McCormick

The Powelton Village section of West Philadelphia is known for housing a unique blend of students, artists and activists but it is also home to a rich tapestry of religious organizations. One three-block stretch of

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Clark Park: Eating Healthy and Affordable with Livengood Family Farm

April 26, 2017 Erin Patterson

Eating healthy, wholesome and local is no longer a privilege but a possibility for everyone in West Philadelphia, thanks to Livengood Family Farms. Entering its 15th year of selling Lancaster, Pennsylvania-grown produce and vegetables, Livengood Family

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Powelton Village: EAT Café Hosts First Witness To Hunger Event

April 26, 2017 Kathryn Reilly

In response to the country’s new federal administration, the leaders behind West Philadelphia’s Witness to Hunger introduced their first gallery exhibition and open community forum to highlight poverty in the community. First established in 2008, Witness

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