The Fairmount Park Conservancy, one of the leading nonprofits for outdoor areas in Philadelphia, has been around for decades. After evolving from The Commission, which was created in 1867, and The Fairmount Park Foundation, which [continue reading…]
Theresa Romanowska and Micheal Blichasz have worked at the Polish American Cultural Center in OldCity for years. Romanowska, the center’s special events coordinator, is a Port Richmond native and a second-generation Polish American, her grandparents [continue reading…]
At the McPherson Square Library, workers like Vincent Eldering are coming up with ways to further provide safe spaces for Kensington youth. [continue reading…]
In the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods, YouthBuild Philly Charter School provides at-risk young adults with essential education and job skills, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and build a brighter future. [continue reading…]
While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function. [continue reading…]
The oldest operating theater in the country wants to protect the arts of the city. [continue reading…]
Pit bulls are often regarded as aggressive and even some countries have made owning them illegal. The breed itself is not inherently aggressive but random breeding, along with bad housing conditions and breeding can lead [continue reading…]
Rittenhouse Square is one of the busiest parks located in Center City. Ranging from street performers, farmers markets, and even dogs running around, there is always something going on. A street performer was singing in [continue reading…]
Freddy Mahugu discusses pedestrian safety while running, and the mental effects [continue reading…]
Kyra Novak is a manager and bartender at Founding Father’s. She has worked at Founding Father’s for the past three years. Her family is from Port Richmond in the Northeast. Besides her job at Founding Father’s she is also going to school at Montgomery County Community College to become a Physical Therapist assistant. [continue reading…]
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