Kensington
Kensington: How a Local Library Engages the Youth
At the McPherson Square Library, workers like Vincent Eldering are coming up with ways to further provide safe spaces for Kensington youth. [continue reading…]
Topics
Neighborhoods
Transforming Lives: YouthBuild Philly Charter School Offers Hope Amidst High Youth Violence Rates
In the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods, YouthBuild Philly Charter School provides at-risk young adults with essential education and job skills, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and build a brighter future. [continue reading…]
Chestnut Hill
Northwest: How a Recreation Center Continues to Support Local Youth Amidst Funding Disparities
While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Center City: Walnut Street Theatre Keeps Philadelphia Arts Alive
The oldest operating theater in the country wants to protect the arts of the city. [continue reading…]
Fairmount Park
Social Issues: Philly’s Pitbull Overbreeding and Neglect
Pit bulls are often regarded as aggressive and even some countries have made owning them illegal. The breed itself is not inherently aggressive but random breeding, along with bad housing conditions and breeding can lead [continue reading…]
Center City
Philadelphia Residents Are Escaping the Busy City Life in Local Green Spaces
Rittenhouse Square is one of the busiest parks located in Center City. Ranging from street performers, farmers markets, and even dogs running around, there is always something going on. A street performer was singing in [continue reading…]
Mental Health
Amateur Sports: Running on the Schuylkill River Trail; Pedestrian Safety Now and in the Future
Freddy Mahugu discusses pedestrian safety while running, and the mental effects [continue reading…]
Business
Sports Bar: Fosters a Soccer Fan Club in Philadelphia
Kyra Novak is a manager and bartender at Founding Father’s. She has worked at Founding Father’s for the past three years. Her family is from Port Richmond in the Northeast. Besides her job at Founding Father’s she is also going to school at Montgomery County Community College to become a Physical Therapist assistant. [continue reading…]
Economy
Volunteers at Centro Nueva Creación Struggle to Move Forward
As they try to do a good deed, volunteers in Centro worry about the lack of resources for the children they serve.
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Arts and Entertainment
South Street: How Katrina Duva Is Keeping Tradition Alive at Bob and Barbara’s
The dive bar has been serving drinks and live entertainment for over 50 years. [continue reading…]