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Social Issues: After Parkway Encampment, Activists Begin Process of Moving People Into Homes

June 21, 2021 Claire Brennan 0

Last summer, amid Black Lives Matter protests and conflict between civilians and police, a fever for social justice erupted in Philadelphia. Alongside calls for racial justice, unhoused Philadelphians created encampments along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, [continue reading…]

Race

Social Issues: Philadelphia’s Asian American Women Talk Mental Health, Community Support as Anti-Asian Violence Rises

June 18, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Story by Rjaa Ahmed Hannah Chinn, a Chinese American reporter at WHYY, recalled feeling incredibly down the day of the Atlanta mass shootings which killed six women of Asian descent on March 16. Chinn had [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Philadelphia Muslims Celebrate Another Ramadan During COVID-19

June 16, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Story by Rjaa Ahmed Tifrah Aktar, a 27-year-old resident of West Philadelphia, fondly recalled spending Ramadan growing up in various parts of the U.S. Akhtar eagerly looks forward to celebrating the holy month every year [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: After Virtual Move, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival Brings Marginalized Stories to Its Largest Audience Ever

June 15, 2021 Anna May 0

For the second year in a row, the festival has been held as a streaming event, leading to its highest ticket sales ever. Production staff on the set of “Màs Sabe El Diablo” (Photograph courtesy [continue reading…]

Business

Chestnut Hill: Head of Business Association Talks About Support During Pandemic and Moving Forward

June 11, 2021 Mikyhial Terrance Clarke 0

Phila Dawson and the Chestnut HIll Business Association developed various communication strategies to help connect local retailers to resources and revenue over the past year.
[continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: How A Game Helped One International Friend Group Stay Connected During the Pandemic

June 9, 2021 Marie Alfonsi Shelanski 0

The pandemic affected people’s social lives and hobbies, Dungeons & Dragons has allowed people to stay in touch and provide a fun new pastime. [continue reading…]

Health

Mental Health: For People Experiencing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues, Social Media Can Either Help or Harm

June 7, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle 1

Social media can connect people and communities from all around the world. But online social platforms can also be competitive places where unrealistic standards of beauty are praised and diet culture runs rampant. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

Environment: Philadelphians Face High Energy-Burden Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2021 McKenzie Sage Morgan 0

As the COVID-19 forced residents into their homes, they’ve had to use their utilities more, often stretching their budgets beyond their means. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Two Brothers Giving Waste a Second Chance

June 2, 2021 Olivia C Alongi 1

Rabbit Recycling is a startup that provides a solution for households and businesses to recycle, reuse, and upcycle their unwanted materials. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: Country’s Only Black-Owned Rowing Club Wants To See Everyone On The Water

May 28, 2021 Megan Noelle Combs 0

It’s always at least 10 degrees colder by the river than anywhere else in Philadelphia. That’s why Brannon Johnson always puts on an extra layer of socks before leaving her house to set up tents [continue reading…]

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