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Mental Health: For People Experiencing Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues, Social Media Can Either Help or Harm

June 7, 2021Leanne R Spiegle

Social media can connect people and communities from all around the world. But online social platforms can also be competitive places where unrealistic standards of beauty are praised and diet culture runs rampant.

Environment: Philadelphians Face High Energy-Burden Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

June 4, 2021McKenzie Sage Morgan

As the COVID-19 forced residents into their homes, they’ve had to use their utilities more, often stretching their budgets beyond their means.

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Two Brothers Giving Waste a Second Chance

June 2, 2021Olivia C Alongi

Rabbit Recycling is a startup that provides a solution for households and businesses to recycle, reuse, and upcycle their unwanted materials.

Amateur Sports: Holy Ghost and the COVID-Infected High School Hockey Season

May 31, 2021Dylan Robert Coyle

Holy Ghost hockey has played through a season full of protocols and stoppages only to keep pushing through.

Amateur Sports: Country’s Only Black-Owned Rowing Club Wants To See Everyone On The Water

May 28, 2021Megan Noelle Combs

It’s always at least 10 degrees colder by the river than anywhere else in Philadelphia. That’s why Brannon Johnson always puts on an extra layer of socks before leaving her house to set up tents

Environment: Philadelphia Agencies Work to Strengthen Green Spaces and Communities

May 28, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

How Fairmount Park Conservancy and Farm Philly are working with the city’s Parks and Recreation department to program and maintain Philadelphia’s green spaces.

Environment: How One Local Organization Supports Community Gardens

May 26, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

How NGT is building a greener and stronger city.

West Philadelphia: A Sweet Spot for a Taste of Home

May 24, 2021Kaila Morris

Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe is a cozy Trinidadian restaurant in West Philadelphia dedicated to upholding the best of Caribbean culture.

Education: Students Voice Concerns to City Officials

May 21, 2021Dylan J. Fritz

Councilmember Helen Gym held a meeting to allow students to explain their concerns from the pandemic.

Gun Violence: Register Tracey Gordon Hosts Webinar to Discuss Violence, Safety and Solutions in Philadelphia

May 19, 2021Iris Amanda Wexler

On April 1, Tracey Gordon, the City of Philadelphia’s Register of Wills, hosted a webinar, Plan. Prepare. Protect. The event was part of a series she hosts on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in