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Economy

Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities

November 13, 2024Jennielee Hilario Rivera

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

Business

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

November 11, 2024Marie Schmidt

She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position.

Amateur Sports

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

November 6, 2024Eve Keesecker

George Morse discusses runner’s and pedestrian safety along the SRT from Boathouse Row to Strawberry Mansion Bridge

2024 Elections

Trump’s Philadelphia Enclave

November 4, 2024Adam Litchkofski

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

2024 Elections

Election: Philadelphia Communist Speaks on Election as Party Grows

November 4, 2024Paul Juhasz

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

Arts and Entertainment

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

November 1, 2024Nav Nair

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.

Education

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

October 30, 2024Valeria Uribe

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

Education

Latine: How Special Education for Latine Children Varies Between Neighborhoods

October 28, 2024Valeria Uribe

As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas.

2024 Elections

Election: Advocates Encourage Philadelphians with Disabilities to Vote Despite Access Concerns

October 24, 2024Sidney R Rochnik

Lauren Alden, a director of Liberty Resources, believes voting accessibility has improved in recent years — but there is still room for advancement.

Incarceration

North Philadelphia: What Is Being Done About the Uptick in Juvenile Violence?

October 23, 2024Kayla Arielle Bryan

Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention.

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