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Neighborhoods

Peter Sey: A Cambodian American in Philadelphia

December 20, 2024 Sujan Upreti 0

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…]

Sahjir Bullock
North Philadelphia

Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down

December 16, 2024 Antonio M Perez 0

After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild. [continue reading…]

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Neighborhoods

New Generation Jazz: Young Artists’ Journey to Finding Their Voice

December 14, 2024 Denise James 0

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

December 13, 2024 Eve Keesecker 0

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

December 11, 2024 Jake Leonard 0

“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

December 11, 2024 Liam Giannelli 0

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

December 11, 2024 Ashley Marie Green 0

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…]

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A Unique High School Experience: Ukrainian Students Move to Philadelphia During the Russia- Ukraine War

December 11, 2024 Hannah Isabella Devanny 0

By Hannah Devanny & Zachary Silverstein Oleksii Pasichniak is one of 85 Ukrainian students at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School. The high school sophomore came to the United States three years ago because of the [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrates 1,000th home repair

December 11, 2024 Declan Landis 0

Lisa Prince’s home was Habitat for Humanity’s 1000th repair, but the organization still wants to do more for the city. [continue reading…]

Environment

Sustainability: A Conversation with Brandon Pousley, CEO of Glitter, About Cleaning and Clearing Litter

December 11, 2024 Sophia M Battaglia 0

Brandon Pousley, is an award winning educator and CEO of Glitter, an organization geared towards affordable cleaning for neighborhoods in Philadelphia. He shared the significance of keeping Philly clean, and how to get involved. This [continue reading…]

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