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…]
STRAWBERRY MANSION — The John Coltrane House on North 33rd St. in Strawberry Mansion has finally found financial backing after years of uncertainty. In March, the African American Cultural Action Fund (AACHAF), apart of the [continue reading…]
Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city. [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is an extremely diverse city. It’s filled with many Philly natives, as well asmany people who move here for school or work, and many travelers as well. Being filled with alarge diverse population of [continue reading…]
B. Jawuan Jones cuts the hair of a client, Darien, as part of his pop-up barber shop on Broad Street It’s 11 a.m. on a Monday, and local barber B. Jawuan Jones heads out to [continue reading…]
By Dani Hollidge In the heart of Philadelphia, Stonewall Sports has become more than just a league-it’s athriving community that celebrates the spirit of queer sports and inclusivity. Founded as a part ofa national network [continue reading…]
Jawuan Jones performs a haircut on his client, Darien, as part of his Haircuts 4 Homeless nonproft. Philadelphia has a large issue that city officials don’t seem to know how to fix:homelessness. As the number [continue reading…]
Hale Womble, an owner of a rescued pit bull named Harper, walked into ACCT Philadelphia not thinking he would leave with a pet. After he met Harper, he said “Yep, you’re coming home and we’re [continue reading…]
In North Philadelphia, the relationship between the community and law enforcement is shaped by a combination of personal stories, institutional efforts, and grassroots initiatives. These elements create a dynamic mixed with trust, fear, and a [continue reading…]
By Sophia Battaglia Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in America by population according to the 2020 census and Nicetown is a neighborhood within the city that was established in the 17th century. Although this [continue reading…]
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