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Volunteers at Centro Nueva Creación Struggle to Move Forward

November 15, 2024 Jennielee Hilario Rivera 0

As they try to do a good deed, volunteers in Centro worry about the lack of resources for the children they serve.
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Arts and Entertainment

South Street: How Katrina Duva Is Keeping Tradition Alive at Bob and Barbara’s

November 14, 2024 Marie Schmidt 0

The dive bar has been serving drinks and live entertainment for over 50 years. [continue reading…]

Economy

Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities

November 13, 2024 Jennielee Hilario Rivera 0

Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development. [continue reading…]

Business

South Philadelphia: Miss Lisa Lisa Talks Hosting the Country’s Longest Running Drag Show

November 11, 2024 Marie Schmidt 0

She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position. [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

East Park: Runner’s Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail

November 6, 2024 Eve Keesecker 0

George Morse discusses runner’s and pedestrian safety along the SRT from Boathouse Row to Strawberry Mansion Bridge [continue reading…]

2024 Elections

Trump’s Philadelphia Enclave

November 4, 2024 Adam Litchkofski 0

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…]

2024 Elections

Election: Philadelphia Communist Speaks on Election as Party Grows

November 4, 2024 Paul Juhasz 0

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…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Electrical Technician Joseph Dougherty Uses His Art to Inspire Others’ Creativity

November 1, 2024 Nav Nair 0

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…]

Education

Education: Special Education for Latine Children and How it Can Vary Across Neighborhoods

October 30, 2024 Valeria Uribe 0

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…]

Education

Latine: How Special Education for Latine Children Varies Between Neighborhoods

October 28, 2024 Valeria Uribe 0

As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]

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