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Residents Skeptical of Extra Trash Pick-up Day

May 30, 2025 tul58290 0

By Olivia-Anne Eisner After the sanitation trucks rumble down South Philadelphia streets, they usually leave behind a trail of crushed water bottles, debris tattered cardboard boxes, paper products, empty ripped chip bags, broken plastic coffee [continue reading…]

Center City

Schuylkill River Trail Extension is now Open

May 14, 2025 Gephart, Zachary 0

The long-awaited addition to the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia opened May 17, connecting Fitler Square and neighborhoods to the north. The trail will also connect to Grays Ferry and, eventually, southwest Philadelphia. The Christian [continue reading…]

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From Refugee Camps to City Streets: The Cambodian Legacy in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Sujan Upreti 0

Peter Sey’s childhood picture with his mother Amanda Nith, early 2000s “My parents and grandparents have always prioritized our culture and religion,” Sey said. “They madesure my sister and I learned about our traditions,” Sey [continue reading…]

Center City

Temple Capstone Reporters Use Social Media to Crowd Source Election Stories

November 7, 2024 Brianna Fallon 0

During the election season, Philadelphia Neighborhood’s reporters looked closely at how Temple Owls and people around Philadelphia got involved in various election efforts. From canvassing on Liacouras Walk to shadowing a poll worker on Election Day, Philadelphians worked to make a difference in the high-stakes election.  [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Electrical Technician Joseph Dougherty Uses His Art to Inspire Others’ Creativity

November 1, 2024 Nav Nair 0

Muralists across the Philadelphia area go unrecognized daily as society tends to overlook the meaning behind their work; Joseph Dougherty is one of the hundreds unacknowledged. [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia

Building the Future: Sarun Chan’s Vision for Philadelphia’s Cambodian Community

October 22, 2024 Sujan Upreti 0

Sarun Chan’s wants to improve more to help the Cambodian community grow. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Baseball History Maker Mo’ne Davis Aims to Break Barriers Beyond the Diamond

June 17, 2024 Brianna Hill 0

Little League pitcher Mo’Ne Davis made history on the mound. As she grew up, her ambitions continued to evolve. After playing softball at Hampton University and earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism, she decided it was time to leave the dugout and take a swing at the business side of sports. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: The Mummers Fancy Brigades Spend a Year Preparing Their Performances

May 29, 2024 Zachary Giuseppe Silverstein 0

The Mummers Parade has been a New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901 and has five divisions: the Comics, the Wenches, the String Bands, the Fancies, and the Fancy Brigades. [continue reading…]

Business

South Philadelphia: Serving Up Khmer Flavors to FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market, Introducing Sahbyy Food

June 12, 2023 Sarina Lianne Mam 0

Sahbyy Food’s menu features, in the words of the creators, a ‘modern’ take on Cambodian street food. Neither of the two creators had worked in the culinary industry, but they shared a strong, familiar bond with food. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: FDR Park Plan Brings New Hope To Philadelphia Youth Sports Organizations

May 23, 2023 Dylan James Bowman 0

FDR Park in Philadelphia has begun construction on their decade-long park plan, which has many youth sports organizations excited about all the benefits it will bring. [continue reading…]

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