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…]
Latest Stories
Fishtown
How Community-Driven Restaurants Are Building Bonds and Acting as Social Hubs in EastKensington Amid Gentrification, According to Local Resident and Board Member Josh Graff
In East Kensington, a neighborhood facing rapid gentrification, community-driven restaurants have emerged as vital social spaces, helping to bridge the gap between long-time residents and newer arrivals. Local spots like OG’s Pizza, Little Walter’s, Forin [continue reading…]
Callowhill
Callowhill: Long-Term Rehabilitation for Homeless Men is the Priority at Philly House
The largest and longest-running homeless shelter in Philadelphia is prioritizing creating a long-term plan for homeless men in the city. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Peter Sey: A Cambodian American in Philadelphia
Peter Sey, 22, a resident of North Philadelphia, is a graduate of Olney Charter High School, class of 2021. He is part of a family of four, including his parents and younger sister. Sey’s mother [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down
After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
New Generation Jazz: Young Artists’ Journey to Finding Their Voice
By Jesse Dimich-Louvet Jesse Dimich-Louvet spotlights seasoned and evolving jazz artists while exploring their beautiful and melodic journeys to finding their musical voice. It seems to be a community whose growth and evolution is tied [continue reading…]
Center City
Pedestrian Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail
Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them. [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Providing Food and Friendship with Caring for Friends
“Caring for Friends” was founded in 1974. Its founder believed that no one should be hungry or alone in a world of caring people. The organization’s mission is simple: to provide food and friendship in the 5-county Philadelphia region. It delivers meals to community members who are unable to cook for themselves. [continue reading…]
Abandoned Property
Students Reestablish Life After The University of the Arts at Temple University
By Liam Giannelli & Samantha Morgan The sudden closure of the University of the Arts (UArts) in June 2024 left many students scrambling to rebuild their academic and artistic lives. Former UArts students like Spencer [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden Brings Kensington Neighbors Together
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia regularly hosts potlucks to unite the artistic community. On Nov. 3, the garden hosted a Dia De Los Muertos celebration. [continue reading…]