For three seniors and their teachers, spring concerts and musicals were the culmination of four years’ worth of work, but the coronavirus meant a change in plans.
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Haverford College’s Zubrow Commons filled up as some of Philadelphia’s high school seniors filed in to the large room to prepare for the final ceremonies of their one week introduction to life as a college [continue reading…]
The Art Institute of Philadelphia offers degree programs in design, media arts and culinary arts, but it’s the fashion program that makes the school a powerhouse in the fashion industry. Current student Imani Ligon has had [continue reading…]
One of the Philadelphia Education Fund’s main goals is for all young people to have access to opportunity, not just the lucky ones. According to President and CEO Darren Spielman, the vision of the organization, which has been [continue reading…]
Mantua is seeing more and more Drexel and Penn students move into the neighborhood than ever. With college students starting to pack the West Philadelphia neighborhood, that usually means an increased number of college parties. College parties [continue reading…]
Although Taller Puertorriqueño is divided into two buildings one block apart, the organization is united in its mission to develop and promote Latino art and culture in the community. Since 1974, Taller has been at the [continue reading…]
White House officials attended a summit held at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center, joining area residents and professionals to discuss issues facing the Hispanic community in education, especially higher education. The summit, hosted last [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/21277305] Every Friday night the streets of Manayunk are littered with empty beer bottles and drunken college students stumbling back to their homes. The locals are tired of it and are demanding a change. The [continue reading…]
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