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From his humble beginnings calling driveway pick-up basketball games with his friends, to working for ESPN and other major broadcast outlets, the story of 26-year-old, Dave Leno is inspiring. Leno, who was raised in Northeast Philadelphia,

Contrary to the impression viewers might get from primetime television every Monday night, professional wrestling is not a self-sustaining job. Beyond the television screen are thousands of independent wrestlers across the country, each with their

This past Thanksgiving, despite near-freezing temperatures, Cynthia McQueen stood outside. She watched as families, consisting of as many as 22 members, filed into her work location – a humble building on the 3200 block of

As we get closer and closer to the Philadelphia mayoral election, one of the focal points of discussion will be the candidate’s plans for bettering education in Philadelphia. Yearly budget cuts have plagued schools, resulting in layoffs,

Since 1997, Greensgrow Farms has been an active member of Kensington, Philadelphia. A nationally recognized leader in urban farming, the farm aims to grow food in sustainable and economical ways. Through the use of greenhouses

The Art Institute of Philadelphia offers degree programs in design, media arts and culinary arts, but it’s the fashion program that makes the school a powerhouse in the fashion industry. Current student Imani Ligon has had

When it comes to outdoor sports, basketball, softball, football and soccer are popular and played competitively. When the seasons change, though, the real action moves indoors. One of the competitive sports during the colder periods

Few people ever get their dream job. Fewer people get to do that job for over 45 years. And far fewer get that job without a college diploma. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School head coach Speedy