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Education

Germantown: Rebuilding the School and Community

July 28, 2014

One year ago, approximately 120 seniors walked out of Germantown High School as graduates. Today, all that remains of the half-century old school is an empty building, neglected yard and large sale sign. Some people,

Poverty

Poverty: Program Offers Philadelphia’s Underserved Communities Free Computer Access

June 19, 2014

For most people, regular computer access is a must. Whether it be for school or work, it’s almost impossible to function without these necessary tools. Yet, 41 percent of Philadelphian’s do not have either reliable

Featured Stories

Mount Airy: President Obama In Town For Fundraiser

November 25, 2013

Mount Airy is known for having well-known politicians as residents, however, the area was quite stirred when the president of the United States came to their section of the city. President Barrack Obama was in

Crime

North Central: Lifeline to Keep Kids Away from Crime

June 17, 2011

The New Start Foundation and Temple University TV (TUTV) are working on a project together that seeks to inspire city kids currently wrapped in a life of crime. This collaboration between these two entities puts

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