![Dr. Billie Swiggard, 71, sits on the third floor of Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia, Pa, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. “You've got to find out what's in [a patient’s] heart, what's in their dreams. Where do they want to wind up in several years? That's the most important thing. [Then], clearly defining the goals, making it clear that the goals may change, but the initial trajectory needs to be determined entirely by what the patient wants.”](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/21130805/Zeiders_Madylyn_PP2HRT-13-1-326x245.jpg)
Health
Patch-worked Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy in Philadelphia
Those seeking gender-affirming care in Philadelphia use a patchwork of options, as a primary method has yet to be established. [continue reading…]
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Government
Housing: Controlling Rent in Philadelphia, A History
Conversations around rent control have become a popular topic among Philadelphia citizens as rent prices continue to increase, but did you know Philadelphia did have rent control before? [continue reading…]
Crime
Crime: Fixing Philly Prisons Will Be Hard, But Here’s A Plan For How To Do It
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…]
Amateur Sports
Northeast: Father Judge Soccer Brings Out Crowds On Route To Title Appearance
The games are competitive, the coaches and players are strong. The PCL soccer community is a close knit of people that goes back a long way. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
North Philadelphia: Recreation Center Volunteer Supports Students’ Class and Life Lessons (video story)
By Alayna Hutchinson Long-time 12th & Cambria Recreation Center volunteer, Midge Smith, works to support elementary students school and life lessons while at the center’s after school program. Cambria Rec Center Volunteer, Midge Smith works [continue reading…]
2023 Municipal Elections
Elections: What To Know About The Only Ballot Measure This Election Day
Voters will decide if the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities should be a permanent entity in the Home Rule Charter. [continue reading…]
2023 Municipal Elections
Elections: CCP hosts last-day, last-ditch voter registration drive
As students were returning to campus Monday morning at the Community College of Philadelphia, the question was not, “How was your weekend?” but instead, “Are you registered to vote?” [continue reading…]
Day Trips
Day Trips: This Pick-Your-Own Farm in Central Jersey Has 140 Crops to Choose From
Specca Farms is a family-owned farm spanning 150 acres, 90 of which are used for growing crops. It’s located in Bordentown, NJ about 45 minutes from Philly. [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Health: Campaign Encourages Low-income Residents to Rely on Tap Water
Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage. [continue reading…]
Day Trips
Day Trips: Lighthouse Lovers Visit 10 Lighthouses in One Day for Staten Island Guiding Lights Hunt
At the May 2023 Great Staten Island Lighthouse Hunt event, one thing was clear: there is a strong community of people who visit lighthouses and work to keep the history of these historic beacons alive. [continue reading…]