Economy
Social Issues: Small Nonprofit ‘Centro’ Fighting The Adversities
Lack of resources takes control over Centro as they try to move forward with their goals for children and their cultural development. [continue reading…]
Social Issues
Business
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…]
Education
Education: Special Education for Latine Children and How it Can Vary Across Neighborhoods
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
As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
North Philadelphia: Echoes of Resilience in Philadelphia Youth
There is a great presence and population of Philadelphia youth in North Philly, and despite that great percentage of the population there is a great lack in investment of advertising third spaces for after school activities and programs to occupy these young impressionable minds. [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
New Leash on Life: Incarcerated People Train Shelter Dogs for Dual Fresh Start
At the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the New Leash on Life program pairs inmates with rescue dogs, fostering mutual rehabilitation and fresh starts through training, responsibility, and compassion. This initiative reduces repeat offenses and gives both inmates and dogs a second chance. [continue reading…]
Environment
Harantraft: Amos Playground Pool Has Not Been Filled in Three Years; Council Member Says There Are Not Enough Kids Around to Use it
Despite being right across the street from a high school and in the heart of a neighborhood filled with generations of families, the Amos Playground Pool has not been filled in three years. The city says it is not on the ‘rebuild list’, and there are no plans to fill the pool in the future. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Amateur Sports: Vaux Cougars Football Program Finds Reassurance with Winning Culture
After Being Underfunded Since the Start of the Program, Vaux May Have a Community Backing Them. [continue reading…]
Education
Social Issues: Reducing Harm- A Glimpse into Philadelphia’s Foster Care System
Philadelphia’s youth advocates have been pushing for a change in the foster care system. Each year, nearly one thousand youth age out of the system. What happens after that? [continue reading…]
Government
Housing: Controlling Rent in Philadelphia, A History
Conversations around rent control have become a popular topic among Philadelphia citizens as rent prices continue to increase, but did you know Philadelphia did have rent control before? [continue reading…]