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Neighborhoods

Election Day Photos: Mastery Pickett Charter School

November 5, 2024Sarah Landwehr
2024 Elections

Trump’s Philadelphia Enclave

November 4, 2024Adam Litchkofski

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

2024 Elections

Election: Philadelphia Communist Speaks on Election as Party Grows

November 4, 2024Paul Juhasz

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

Arts and Entertainment

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

November 1, 2024Nav Nair

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.

Education

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

October 30, 2024Valeria Uribe

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

Education

Latine: How Special Education for Latine Children Varies Between Neighborhoods

October 28, 2024Valeria Uribe

As Latine children fall behind in school, the quality for special education services changes between different areas.

Port Richmond

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

October 25, 2024Kamil T Rozanski

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

2024 Elections

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

October 24, 2024Sidney R Rochnik

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

Incarceration

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

October 23, 2024Kayla Arielle Bryan

Recent studies show the prevalence of juvenile violence in North Philadelphia demands prevention.

South Philadelphia

Building the Future: Sarun Chan’s Vision for Philadelphia’s Cambodian Community

October 22, 2024Sujan Upreti

Sarun Chan’s wants to improve more to help the Cambodian community grow.

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