Crime
Crime: Heal The Hurt and Value Young Lives
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Education
Education
Kensington: Building Community at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Day School
Al-Aqsa Eman Mustafa is a teacher at Al-Aqsa School, a private Islamic day school that is part of Al-Aqsa Islamic Society mosque at 1501 Germantown Ave. Al-Aqsa is an important center for many Philadelphia muslims, hosting religious services, a halal grocery store, and an Islamic school. [continue reading…]
Education
Frankford: Youth Mentorship Group Flourishes
Eugene “Buddah” Thomas formed Power Circle Mentoring in 2015, a program designed to help children 11-19 gain the life skills needed to achieve their dreams. Since then, the nonprofit has reached about 700 kids through summer programs, job assistance, weekly classes, and pop-up events, Thomas said. [continue reading…]
Education
Politics: Cogbill Seeks Win in Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
The Democratic candidate is running for the United States House of Representatives with gun violence prevention as his number one issue. [continue reading…]
Education
Frankford: Q&A with Angenique Howard, founder of Unique Dreams Inc.
Angenique Howard formed Unique Dreams Inc. in 2019 to empower, uplift, and educate the Frankford community. While providing services such as trade classes, summer camps, and block clean-ups, Howard ultimately hopes to reinstate the Garsed Center to its former status as a thriving community center. [continue reading…]
Education
Queen Village: The Philly Goat Project Arrives To Help Teach Children About Sustainability
The Philly Goat Project has been helping children learn about caring for the planet. [continue reading…]
Education
Roxborough: Agricultural High School Offers More Than Just Academics
A deep look into the life of an animal science student at Walter B Saul High School [continue reading…]
Education
Spruce Hill: The City School Teacher and Her Impact on the School Community
Samantha Maki always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Since the age of six, when she would give out tests to her friends during playdates, teaching was her passion. The first-grade teacher has been at The City School since 2020, working hard to make a difference in the lives of her students. [continue reading…]
Education
Old City: Panel Revisits the Hidden History of Betsy Ross
Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of [continue reading…]
Education
Overbrook: Passion for Students Motivates One School For The Blind Teacher
A teacher shares her journey of educating students with visible impairments and other disibilities in the Overbrook School For The Blind. [continue reading…]