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North Philadelphia

Election Day Photos: Amos Recreation Center

November 5, 2024 Sarah Landwehr 0
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Election Day Photos: Mastery Pickett Charter School

November 5, 2024 Sarah Landwehr 0
2024 Elections

Trump’s Philadelphia Enclave

November 4, 2024 Adam Litchkofski 0

BRIDESBURG — In Bridesburg, the community is tight knit—many neighbors know each other well and their children play in the streets, throwing footballs and playing tag with one another. There’s a uniquely quiet calm in [continue reading…]

2024 Elections

Election: Philadelphia Communist Speaks on Election as Party Grows

November 4, 2024 Paul Juhasz 0

Dakota is a member of the Revolutionary Communists of America (RCA), notably the Philadelphia chapter. He is originally from the Pocono region, but currently resides in Brewerytown. He shared his and the party’s feelings on [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Electrical Technician Joseph Dougherty Uses His Art to Inspire Others’ Creativity

November 1, 2024 Nav Nair 0

Muralists across the Philadelphia area go unrecognized daily as society tends to overlook the meaning behind their work; Joseph Dougherty is one of the hundreds unacknowledged. [continue reading…]

Education

Education: Special Education for Latine Children and How it Can Vary Across Neighborhoods

October 30, 2024 Valeria Uribe 0

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

October 28, 2024 Valeria Uribe 0

As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas. [continue reading…]

Port Richmond

Culture: How the Polish-American Community has changed over the years.

October 25, 2024 Kamil T Rozanski 0

The history of Port Richmond is a long one filled with a diverse background of people coming and going and settling down roots. The Polish community started arriving in the mid to late 19th century [continue reading…]

2024 Elections

Election: Advocates Encourage Philadelphians with Disabilities to Vote Despite Access Concerns

October 24, 2024 Sidney R Rochnik 0

Lauren Alden, a director of Liberty Resources, believes voting accessibility has improved in recent years — but there is still room for advancement. [continue reading…]

Incarceration

North Philadelphia: What Is Being Done About the Uptick in Juvenile Violence?

October 23, 2024 Kayla Arielle Bryan 0

Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention. [continue reading…]

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