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Keeping the Arts Alive in Philadelphia Youth

December 20, 2024 Joelle Carr 0

Philadelphia has a long-standing history as a juggernaut of arts and entertainment. Its neighboring status to the national epicenter of the arts, New York City, has always attracted talents of all trades to the city. [continue reading…]

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Neighborhoods

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…]

Youth Build Philly Charter CEO Le'Yondo Dunn
Neighborhoods

Transforming Lives: YouthBuild Philly Charter School Offers Hope Amidst High Youth Violence Rates 

November 28, 2024 Antonio M Perez 0

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…]

Education

Social Issues: Reducing Harm- A Glimpse into Philadelphia’s Foster Care System 

May 23, 2024 Samantha Ann Morgan 0

Philadelphia’s youth advocates have been pushing for a change in the foster care system. Each year, nearly one thousand youth age out of the system. What happens after that? [continue reading…]

Broad Street

North Philadelphia: Local Rapper Collaborates with Job Training Center to Create Life-Empowering Opportunities Through Music

May 15, 2024 Jacob V. Smedley 0

Freedom Thinkers Academy Story [continue reading…]

Germantown
Education

Education: Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short

May 11, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas 0

Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading…]

Fairhill Elementary
Crime

Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

May 11, 2023 Michala J Butler 0

Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]

The former Germantown High School as seen in 2023.
Education

Education: Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community

May 11, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas 0

Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community [continue reading…]

Vaux Community Building
Education

Education: Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths

May 11, 2023 Ella Lathan 0

Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths [continue reading…]

Kristen Clark
Education

Education: The School Closures Were Traumatic

May 11, 2023 Ella Lathan 0

Kristen Clark said that the school closures of 2012 and 2013 were traumatic. [continue reading…]

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