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Social Issues: Nonprofit Delivers Beds to Children in Need, Prioritizing Healthy Sleep and Hygiene
A shift in the nonprofits main mission has led to thousands of children getting a good night sleep. [continue reading…]
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Callowhill
From Power Suits to Gender-Affirming Wear: How The Wardrobe is Revolutionizing Clothing Access for All Communities in Philadelphia
The Wardrobe is stitching together a better future by tackling clothing insecurity, offering everything from business suits to binders for those who need it most. [continue reading…]
Fishtown
Anchoring Community: How East Kensington’s Local Eateries Foster Belonging Amid Gentrification
In Philadelphia’s East Kensington, restaurants aren’t just places to grab a meal—they’re the heart of the community, bridging the gap between old and new residents and holding onto the threads of a neighborhood identity that’s [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Port Richmond: a neighborhood changed through the decades.
From Churches to Delis, Prayers to Pierogis, Port Richmond is the Polish Community’s Home in the city of Philadelphia. For years the little neighborhood on the banks of the Delaware River have served as a [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Stonewall Sports: The Inclusive Adult Queer Sports Organization.
In the heart of Philadelphia, Stonewall Sports has become more than just a league-it’s a thriving community that celebrates the spirit of queer sports and inclusivity. Founded as a part of a national network of [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Strawberry Mansion CDC President Tonnetta Graham reflects on the importance and future of the John Coltrane House
STRAWBERRY MANSION — John Coltrane’s house doesn’t necessarily stick out amongst the other rowhomes spanning the sunsoaked eastern side of 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion. The red brick rowhome, where the legendary jazz saxophonist lived [continue reading…]
Economy
Small Non-profit “Centro” Struggles with Delayed Funding and Lack of Resources
Coming from Puerto Rico, Centro’s Executive Director, Maribel Lozada Arzuaga, came to Philadelphia when she was 18 years old. She first joined Centro as a dance instructor of traditional Puerto Rican dances in 2009. Later, [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
A Pub is all Blue
I have a friend in Ireland who knows people in the front office or old players and they actually send messages on the field during the games like, “Hey Spoonie and O’neals Pub in Philadelphia [continue reading…]
Immigration
Culture: The Role of Saint Augustine Church in Preserving Filipino Traditions in Philadelphia
For many Filipino Americans in Philadelphia, faith is more than worship—it’s a cultural anchor. At the heart of this connection is Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church, a historic landmark in Old City. With the establishment of a Santo Niño shrine and Filipino Masses, the church has become a vibrant hub for preserving Filipino traditions, offering a spiritual home for the community while celebrating their rich cultural heritage through music, dance, and shared rituals. [continue reading…]
Crime
North Philadelphia: Center for Violence Prevention Addresses Uptick in Juvenile Violence
On Nov. 5, The CVP team gathered at The Roberts Center for Pediatric Research. (Kayla Bryan/PN) [continue reading…]