Tag: Pennsylvania

West Chester: LA Fitness Reopens Basketball Court

March 18, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Members of the LA Fitness in West Chester have gained more access to gym amenities. Recently, the gym opened its basketball court. This was the first time the court has been open since pandemic restrictions

COVID-19: Rural PA County Not Hit Hard, But Officials and Nonprofits Adjust and Prepare

May 15, 2020Emma Goldhaber

Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia as many of our student journalists are no longer in the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting the their

Port Richmond: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

March 12, 2018Morgan Kruczek and

Robert McCormac is a firm believer in the saying that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” McCormac started out in the salvage business, learning from Jomar retail shop owner, Dick Segal. Segal taught him how to

East Passyunk: Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia Reaches Those Needing Help In Community

December 28, 2017Alexander Starkman

The Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia is a non-profit organization that has offered free support and advocacy to victims and witnesses of crimes in South Philadelphia since its establishment in 1989. The advocates from the

How To: Get A Property Tax Rebate

August 15, 2017Bob Stewart

Many Philadelphia seniors are eligible for property tax rebates even if they rent. People as young as 50 years old qualify if they are widowed, and disabled residents as young as 18 can also qualify.

Northeast: Catholic High Schools Mixed About Pope

September 28, 2015pnadmin

George Todt looked at Archbishop Ryan High School’s rear grounds as he reflected on Pope John Paul II’s Oct. 3, 1979 visit to Philadelphia. John Paul II had come to a city where 1 million

Overbrook: A Sport You Don’t Have To See To Believe

March 12, 2015

Just because a sport is not featured on ESPN does not mean that it does not take incredible athletic ability. Goalball is one of many sports that blind or visually impaired people play and many compete

Northwest: School Funding a Major Issue in Mayor Race

March 6, 2015Paul Klein

While the race to see who will become Philadelphia’s next mayor revolves around a number of issues facing the city, the issue that appears to be at the forefront is funding for the city’s district

North Philadelphia: Andy German of The Prep Says, “It All Comes Down to Coaching.”

February 11, 2015

Andy German is about to begin his first season as the head coach of St. Joseph’s Prep’s lacrosse team. He was hired in October, replacing Eric Gregg, who stepped down after a six year tenure. Prior

Roxborough: The Progressive “Sanctuary of Peace”

June 24, 2014

Mishkan Shalom was founded with the intention of providing exactly what its Hebrew name declares – a ‘sanctuary of peace’ for individuals from diverse backgrounds to join together as a unified community. The congregation originally