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…]
Education
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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Economy
Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities
Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development. [continue reading…]
Education
Education: Special Education for Latine Children and How it Can Vary Across Neighborhoods
Tania Soliz has dealt with the education system in Philadelphia and she has noticed the striking differences between schools. Her oldest son recently graduated from high school and as a teacher herself she believes there [continue reading…]
Education
Latine: How Special Education for Latine Children Varies Between Neighborhoods
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Education
Kensington: Rock to the Future is Bringing Music Education to Philadelphia
A nonprofit organization dedicated to music education supports academic growth and economic empowerment by offering cost-free, student-centered music programs for Philadelphia’s youth [continue reading…]
Education
Social Issues: Reducing Harm- A Glimpse into Philadelphia’s Foster Care System
Philadelphia’s youth advocates have been pushing for a change in the foster care system. Each year, nearly one thousand youth age out of the system. What happens after that? [continue reading…]
Broad Street
North Philadelphia: Local Rapper Collaborates with Job Training Center to Create Life-Empowering Opportunities Through Music
Freedom Thinkers Academy Story [continue reading…]
Education
Education: Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short
Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading…]
Crime
Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?
Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]