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Arts and Entertainment

Keeping the Arts Alive in Philadelphia Youth

December 20, 2024 Joelle Carr

Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city.

Callowhill

Philadelphia Nonprofits Use Donations to Combat Overconsumption

December 20, 2024 Alana Beltran

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that as of 2023, households in the Philadelphia metropolitan area spend an average of $86,509 a year on housing, food, transportation, and other goods and services. The consumer

Economy

Small Non-profit “Centro” Struggles with Delayed Funding and Lack of Resources

December 20, 2024 Jennielee Hilario Rivera

Coming from Puerto Rico, Centro’s Executive Director, Maribel Lozada Arzuaga, came to Philadelphia when she was 18 years old. She first joined Centro as a dance instructor of traditional Puerto Rican dances in 2009. Later,

Kensington

Kensington: How One Employee Runs a Local Cooking Program for the Youth

December 20, 2024 Lise Peet

This program, called PB&J, teaches local youth how to safely cook–and get paid for it.

Arts and Entertainment

Center City: Philadelphia Children’s Theatre Thriving

December 20, 2024 Joelle Carr

While arts education is slowly rebuilt in the Philadelphia school district, local programs across the city have built a thriving community of talented students who work year-round to put on multiple productions. Music Theatre Philly

Bridesburg

Public Parks; The Key to Giving Big Cities Life

December 20, 2024 Katie Leis

Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of

Sahjir Bullock
North Philadelphia

Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down

December 16, 2024 Antonio M Perez

After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild.

Kensington

Kensington: How a Local Library Engages the Youth

November 29, 2024 Lise Peet

At the McPherson Square Library, workers like Vincent Eldering are coming up with ways to further provide safe spaces for Kensington youth.

Youth Build Philly Charter CEO Le'Yondo Dunn
Neighborhoods

Transforming Lives: YouthBuild Philly Charter School Offers Hope Amidst High Youth Violence Rates 

November 28, 2024 Antonio M Perez

In the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods, YouthBuild Philly Charter School provides at-risk young adults with essential education and job skills, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and build a brighter future.

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: How a Recreation Center Continues to Support Local Youth Amidst Funding Disparities

November 26, 2024 Lise Peet

While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function.

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