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Strawberry Mansion: Widener Library Branch Manager Reflects on Searching for Work in His Field for Seven Years

January 7, 2022 Isabella J DiAmore

The Springfield Missouri native knew he loved being around books, and now he gets to live his dream every day while helping the community expand on their resources.

Upper Roxborough: Thanks To Efforts of Local Civic Groups, Reservoir and Park Get Upgrades

January 5, 2022 Leilani Caprice Henson

Roxborough Manayunk Conservancy and Power Corps PHL work together to build new fencing and create a better environment for residents.

Germantown: How One Local Photographer Traveled The World Before Opening A Gallery Back Home

January 3, 2022 Zoey Adé Mallard

Steven CW Taylor talks about his journey as a photographer and what inspired him to open the first fine art photography gallery in Germantown.

Roxborough: How Gorgas Park Brings a Community Together, Old and New

December 29, 2021 Leilani Caprice Henson

How Friends of Gorgas Park transformed a park into a local attraction.

Sharswood: Tia Abdulhadi Shares Insight About Community Leadership

December 27, 2021 Gem Grimshaw

Neighborhood coalition leader, Tia Abdulhadi, talks about what goes on inside a community organization along with the advantages and disadvantages of working with a neighborhood.

Grays Ferry: Inside the Queen Memorial Library When Water Damage Forced the Building to Close

December 22, 2021 Sam D Cohn

Queen Memorial Library has been closed since before Labor Day due to water damage causing structural issues throughout the ceilings while ruining rugs and various bookshelves.

Southwest: A Day at John Bartram High School’s Football Homecoming

December 19, 2021 Madison Rae Karas

The day’s 34-0 win vitalized Bartram football team’s players, coaches, and decades of alumni.

Germantown: How One Person Used Instagram to Raise More Than $10,000 to Fund Single Black Mothers

December 17, 2021 Asia Kabree Floyd

Rasheed Ajamu, also known as Phreedom Jawn, created a fundraiser to help raise money for single Black mothers living in Philadelphia, PA.

South Philly: Broken Mirror Studio Uses Trauma-Informed Methods to Train Actors in a New Way

December 15, 2021 Brian Creech

Story by Mary Olivia Kram Ben Bass has been a professional actor for the past decade and, over that time, has become accustomed to hearing the same backhanded compliment. “We see that you’re very talented,

Environment: What Philadelphia Residents Should Look Out for When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

December 13, 2021 Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit and a tree appearing. Built-in barriers, block structure and location all have the potential to hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.