
South Philadelphia: Miss Lisa Lisa Talks Hosting the Country’s Longest Running Drag Show
She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position. [continue reading…]
She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position. [continue reading…]
George Morse discusses runner’s and pedestrian safety along the SRT from Boathouse Row to Strawberry Mansion Bridge [continue reading…]
BRIDESBURG — In Bridesburg, the community is tight knit—many neighbors know each other well and their children play in the streets, throwing footballs and playing tag with one another. There’s a uniquely quiet calm in [continue reading…]
Dakota is a member of the Revolutionary Communists of America (RCA), notably the Philadelphia chapter. He is originally from the Pocono region, but currently resides in Brewerytown. He shared his and the party’s feelings on [continue reading…]
Muralists across the Philadelphia area go unrecognized daily as society tends to overlook the meaning behind their work; Joseph Dougherty is one of the hundreds unacknowledged. [continue reading…]
Tania Soliz has dealt with the education system in Philadelphia and she has noticed the striking differences between schools. Her oldest son recently graduated from high school and as a teacher herself she believes there [continue reading…]
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Lauren Alden, a director of Liberty Resources, believes voting accessibility has improved in recent years — but there is still room for advancement. [continue reading…]
Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention. [continue reading…]
As a central figure in Philadelphia’s Filipino community, the president of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia fosters unity through cultural preservation and faith. From serving in the Filipino American Choir at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church to organizing events that celebrate Filipino heritage, he works to create a welcoming space where tradition and spirituality thrive. His efforts continue to build connections among Filipino Americans, ensuring that both cultural and religious practices are kept alive in the heart of the city. [continue reading…]
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