Amateur Sports
Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming
The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni. [continue reading…]
Topics
Germantown
Germantown: How One Person Used Instagram to Raise More Than $10,000 to Fund Single Black Mothers
Rasheed Ajamu, also known as Phreedom Jawn, created a fundraiser to help raise money for single Black mothers living in Philadelphia, PA. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
South Philly: Broken Mirror Studio Uses Trauma-Informed Methods to Train Actors in a New Way
Story by Mary Olivia Kram Ben Bass has been a professional actor for the past decade and, over that time, has become accustomed to hearing the same backhanded compliment. “We see that you’re very talented, [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: What Philadelphia Residents Should Look Out for When Applying for a Street Tree Permit
Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit and a tree appearing. Built-in barriers, block structure and location all have the potential to hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.
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Arts and Entertainment
Chinatown: AAI Celebrates New Mural With Party on Pearl Street
The Asian Arts Initiative unveils a new mural and invites the community for the Pearl Street Block Party. [continue reading…]
Germantown
Germantown: This Weekend, A Hip-hop Symphony Addresses Gun Violence in the Community
With a background in theater and art, Douglas Rucker is the writer and director of a play called “YO, PUT THE GUN DOWN!” to raise awareness of gun violence in the community that is affecting the youth. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Environment: UC Green Uses Instagram as a Creative New Way to Help Raise Money for Tree Planting in West and Southwest Philadelphia
UC Green auctioned off dozens of local art pieces and experiences on the Arbor and Art Instagram page to help raise money for their ongoing mission of planting trees and creating a greener Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Business
Mt. Airy: I Spy, You Buy Holds Hidden Gems
At 8 years old, Dolly Park was already her own personal stylist. She’d go to the thrift store and pick up the most unique pieces they had to offer because the last thing she wanted [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Celebrates First Hybrid Event
Story by Alan Lu The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) wrapped its last day on Nov. 14, marking the end of the festival’s first hybrid celebration. his year’s festival featured a range of films [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Kensington: Art Therapy Duo Offers Help Wherever They Can
Story by Mary Olivia Kram In March of 2020, a combination of Covid-19 shutdowns and zoning concerns forced the Kensington Storefront, an art hub focused on harm reduction run by Mural Arts, to close its [continue reading…]