Arts and Entertainment
Fashion: How Dylan Kepp Brings their Drag Persona “Iris Spectre” To Life
The drag performer creates all of their own designs, in addition to designing for others. [continue reading…]
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Education
Education: One Philadelphia School Administrator Believes the Problem with After-School Funding is Who Controls the Funding
An administrator in Philadelphia discusses the flaws in the Philadelphia School Districts funding allocation system. They claim to understand their students better than third-party after-school programs, so the funding for after-school programs should be given to administrators. [continue reading…]
Education
Education: The School District of Philadelphia Funding allocation system is flawed, here’s how those affected feel the system could improve
Philadelphia’s school funding system leaves many students in low-income neighborhoods without essential resources, impacting their academic performance and well-being. Advocates and experts emphasize that equity cannot be achieved without sufficient funding and greater local control over resource allocation. [continue reading…]
Business
Chinatown is Not Going Down Without a Fight
In a neighborhood as vibrant and lively as Chinatown, a dismal overcast has been set with the announcement of an arena proposal. 76 Place was first announced in July of 2022, and if approved, is [continue reading…]
Education
Special education for Latine children changes between different neighborhoods
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Kensington
Kensington: How One Employee Runs a Local Cooking Program for the Youth
This program, called PB&J, teaches local youth how to safely cook–and get paid for it. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Center City: Philadelphia Children’s Theatre Thriving
While arts education is slowly rebuilt in the Philadelphia school district, local programs across the city have built a thriving community of talented students who work year-round to put on multiple productions. Music Theatre Philly [continue reading…]
Bridesburg
Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life
Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of [continue reading…]
Callowhill
Callowhill: Long-Term Rehabilitation for Homeless Men is the Priority at Philly House
The largest and longest-running homeless shelter in Philadelphia is prioritizing creating a long-term plan for homeless men in the city. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Keeping the Arts Alive in Philadelphia Youth
Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city. [continue reading…]