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

June 16, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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

Arts and Entertainment

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

June 15, 2021Anna May

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

Business

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

June 11, 2021Mikyhial Terrance Clarke

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.

Arts and Entertainment

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

June 9, 2021Marie Alfonsi Shelanski

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

Health

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

June 7, 2021Leanne R Spiegle

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.

COVID-19

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

June 4, 2021McKenzie Sage Morgan

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

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Two Brothers Giving Waste a Second Chance

June 2, 2021Olivia C Alongi

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

Amateur Sports

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

May 28, 2021Megan Noelle Combs

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

Environment

Environment: Philadelphia Agencies Work to Strengthen Green Spaces and Communities

May 28, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

How Fairmount Park Conservancy and Farm Philly are working with the city’s Parks and Recreation department to program and maintain Philadelphia’s green spaces.

Environment

Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens

May 26, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

How NGT is building a greener and stronger city.

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