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Education

Spruce Hill: The City School Teacher and Her Impact on the School Community

April 4, 2022Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Samantha Maki always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Since the age of six, when she would give out tests to her friends during playdates, teaching was her passion. The first-grade teacher has been at The City School since 2020, working hard to make a difference in the lives of her students.

Grays Ferry

Grays Ferry: Local Civic Remembers Past, Works Through Present, Looks To Future

April 1, 2022Sam D Cohn

Grays Ferry Civic Association President Michael Bradley discusses what makes Grays Ferry unique and the work the GFCA does to help the community.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Seniors Are Plugging Into And Turning On Technology Now More Than Ever

April 1, 2022Philadelphia Neighborhoods

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how older adults view technology from a means of entertainment to a way of living.

Education

Old City: Panel Revisits the Hidden History of Betsy Ross

March 30, 2022Adam Christopher Kizun

Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of

East Falls

Manayunk: Local Man has Ambitious Plans to Connect Ivy Ridge Trail to Center City and Beyond

March 28, 2022Blake E Nutis

Bryan Shipenberg is in the beginning stages of connecting the bike and foot trails of Northwest Philadelphia with Center City.

COVID-19

Wharton: Authentic Mexican Restaurant an Immigrant Family Affair

March 25, 2022Nikhil Stride

The Cortez family opened up a Mexican restaurant that sells authentic Birria Tacos after immigrating from Guatemala back in 2013. They worked hard to sustain the business amidst a global pandemic, while providing the public with high quality Mexican food.

Amateur Sports

Sports: Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative is a Hub for Supporting Young Athletes

March 23, 2022Jared Michael Roberts

Founded in 2009, the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, or PYSC has been on a mission to provide affordable sports activities to families around the Philadelphia area. The collaborative itself consists of 66 member organizations, including

COVID-19

COVID-19: Nurses Across Region Still Wrestle With Burnout

March 21, 2022Samantha Sadanand Stewart

Burnout is a widespread phenomenon, and among nurses, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, lack of motivation, feelings of frustration, and more.

Business

Mount Airy: Buddha Babe Boutique Sells Children’s Clothes and Community

March 18, 2022Josephina Abigail Lomorticello

The inspiration for Buddha Babe—a baby and children’s boutique located at the corner of Emlen Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue in West Mount Airy that sells sells luxury baby products ranging from bibs, to children’s

Arts and Entertainment

Art & Entertainment: Reaching Into the Mind of a Master With ‘Rodin’s Hands’

March 18, 2022Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Text by John Branyan. On Friday, Feb 4, the Rodin Museum opened its first new installation in three years, focusing on hands crafted by master sculptor Auguste Rodin. Jennifer Thompson, the Gloria and Jack Drosdick

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