Category: Social Issues - Page 4 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

South Philadelphia: Sing Slavic Raises Funds to Support Relief for Ukraine

June 29, 2022Caitriona O'Donohoe

West Philadelphia Slavic Community Choir, Sing Slavic hosted a benefit concert at Fleisher Art Memorial, to raise donations for United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, amid conflict with Russia.

Hunting Park: Lenfest Center Deepens Commitment to Neighborhood With New Strategic Plan

June 8, 2022Kyla S Jackson

The Lenfest Center, also known as North10, has released a new strategic plan centered on the organization’s commitment to the surrounding community.

Strawberry Mansion: How Neighborhood Friends With Brotherly Bonds Remember And Create Community

April 9, 2022Isabella J DiAmore

Terry Little, Stacey Dowling and Guy Lang all grew up in the Philadelphia area, and now stay connected through their weekly podcast.

Grays Ferry: Local Civic Remembers Past, Works Through Present, Looks To Future

April 1, 2022Sam D Cohn

Grays Ferry Civic Association President Michael Bradley discusses what makes Grays Ferry unique and the work the GFCA does to help the community.

Mantua: ‘If you don’t live here you ain’t going to put all your heart into it;’ the Impact of a Community Center

March 8, 2022Alesia Bani

A former evening director of the West Philly Boys & Girls Club talks about the need for engaging teenagers in the community.

Roxborough: How Gorgas Park Brings a Community Together, Old and New

December 29, 2021Leilani Caprice Henson

How Friends of Gorgas Park transformed a park into a local attraction.

Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming

December 19, 2021Madison Rae Karas

The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni.

Germantown: How One Person Used Instagram to Raise More Than $10,000 to Fund Single Black Mothers

December 17, 2021Asia Kabree Floyd

Rasheed Ajamu, also known as Phreedom Jawn, created a fundraiser to help raise money for single Black mothers living in Philadelphia, PA.

Environment: What Philadelphia Residents Should Look Out for When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

December 13, 2021Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit and a tree appearing. Built-in barriers, block structure and location all have the potential to hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.

Germantown: This Weekend, A Hip-hop Symphony Addresses Gun Violence in the Community

December 8, 2021Asia Kabree Floyd

With a background in theater and art, Douglas Rucker is the writer and director of a play called “YO, PUT THE GUN DOWN!” to raise awareness of gun violence in the community that is affecting the youth.