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…]
Topics
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…]
Fishtown
How Community-Driven Restaurants Are Building Bonds and Acting as Social Hubs in EastKensington Amid Gentrification, According to Local Resident and Board Member Josh Graff
In East Kensington, a neighborhood facing rapid gentrification, community-driven restaurants have emerged as vital social spaces, helping to bridge the gap between long-time residents and newer arrivals. Local spots like OG’s Pizza, Little Walter’s, Forin [continue reading…]
Callowhill
Philadelphia Nonprofits Use Donations to Combat Overconsumption
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as of 2023, households in the Philadelphia metropolitan area spend an average of $86,509 a year on housing, food, transportation, and other goods and services. The consumer [continue reading…]
Crime
North Philadelphia: Center for Violence Prevention Addresses Uptick in Juvenile Violence
On Nov. 5, The CVP team gathered at The Roberts Center for Pediatric Research. (Kayla Bryan/PN) [continue reading…]
Immigration
Culture: The Role of Saint Augustine Church in Preserving Filipino Traditions in Philadelphia
For many Filipino Americans in Philadelphia, faith is more than worship—it’s a cultural anchor. At the heart of this connection is Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a historic landmark in Old City. With the establishment of a Santo Niño shrine and Filipino Masses, the church has become a vibrant hub for preserving Filipino traditions, offering a spiritual home for the community while celebrating their rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and shared rituals. [continue reading…]
Economy
Small Non-profit “Centro” Struggles with Delayed Funding and Lack of Resources
Coming from Puerto Rico, Centro’s Executive Director, Maribel Lozada Arzuaga, came to Philadelphia when she was 18 years old. She first joined Centro as a dance instructor of traditional Puerto Rican dances in 2009. Later, [continue reading…]