Social Issues

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to end homelessness among veterans nationwide by 2016. Activists and supporters throughout the country are working together to reach that goal. Philadelphia’s Impact Services Corporation is a local organization that

Formerly known as one of the most persistently dangerous schools in the state, Strawberry Mansion High School has seen changes, some of which include the implementation of a U.S. Attorney-backed youth court. “Youth courts are

Some people dance for the love of the art while others dance to stay fit. Some people dance to make a living and others dance to let off steam. However, Illstyle & Peace Productions dances

During high school, Alfred Quarles (above) dreamed of becoming a chef and serving those living a luxurious lifestyle. Now he does the opposite, serving children in the School District of Philadelphia who lack the most basic necessities,

There is a party going on in Philadelphia that is unlike any other. Get Lucid, the self-proclaimed activist dance party, is a unique blend of musicians, writers, visual artists and performers that gather together in

As William Thompson walked toward Faith Temple recently, he greeted almost every person he passed. He grabbed each neighbor around the shoulders, squeezed them tightly and shook their hands with both of his own. “When we

It’s an all too familiar scene, a homeless or impoverished veteran standing on a street corner or by a busy intersection, holding a cardboard sign and pleading for help. Often the cardboard signs are inscribed

Construction crews of union workers crowded the middle of the intersection at Kensington Avenue and Somerset Street. The men were all hard at work under the El trying to fix a repair job that was