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Crime

Crime: Fixing Philly Prisons Will Be Hard, But Here’s A Plan For How To Do It

January 8, 2024 Jarred Rosar 0

There’s a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers’ ideas to better our correctional system. [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented?

November 28, 2022 George W. Miller 0

November 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Temple student Samuel Collington. [continue reading…]

Center City

SEPTA Faces Steep Budget Cuts

May 29, 2025 Colin P Evans 0

By: Olivia-Anne Eisner SEPTA riders are in trouble. Looming budget cuts will cause a reduction of services, fare hikes, and a guaranteed disruption to passengers. “If these service cuts happen, I will either need to start [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

BSR: Get Ready for Book Week 2025

May 27, 2025 tuu09961 0

Broad Street Review has announced its much-anticipated third annual Book Week! This exciting week will offer various events and discussions, including book reviews, recommendations, and giveaways to celebrate the love of reading and support local [continue reading…]

Center City

Schuylkill River Trail Extension is now Open

May 14, 2025 Gephart, Zachary 0

The long-awaited addition to the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia opened May 17, connecting Fitler Square and neighborhoods to the north. The trail will also connect to Grays Ferry and, eventually, southwest Philadelphia. The Christian [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

A Haven of Hope for Philadelphia’s Unhoused

March 3, 2025 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Tim DePetris Broad Street Love is an organization that serves the impoverished people in Philadelphia. The organization is in an old church in Philadelphia and provides many services such as mailing, mending, food distribution, [continue reading…]

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Center City

Heights Philadelphia: Mentoring students for future success

March 3, 2025 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Colette Kearney Heights Philadelphia is a result of a merger between Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars back in 2022. Starting in middle school and through college, they mentor students preparing them for life after [continue reading…]

Chinatown

Chinatown Celebrates Lunar New Year

February 24, 2025 Walker, Jonathan Jacob 0

Thick white smoke seeped through the door of Sang Kee Peking Duck House as cheers and the blaring of smoke detectors filled Race Street.  It was Chinese New Year. Firecrackers hung from business awnings exploded, [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Fashion: How Dylan Kepp Brings their Drag Persona “Iris Spectre” To Life

December 30, 2024 Marie Schmidt 0

The drag performer creates all of their own designs, in addition to designing for others. [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Philly Roller Derby: A Family on Wheels

December 22, 2024 Lauren Haley Morris 0

By: Emily Briggs Philly Roller Derby is more than a team — it’s a family forged on and off the track. Skaters share an unbreakable bond that is rooted in their passion for the sport. [continue reading…]

Callowhill

Philadelphia Nonprofits Use Donations to Combat Overconsumption

December 20, 2024 Alana Beltran 0

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 [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home Finds Long-Needed Savior At Last

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski 0

STRAWBERRY MANSION — Coming up around the bend of North 33rd St and into the gateway of Strawberry Mansion, the ghost of John Coltrane will be there to greet you. The rowhome where the legendary [continue reading…]

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