Philadelphia Neighborhoods reports on underserved communities. It is a publication of the Temple Uni
Philadelphia Neighborhoods reports on underserved communities in the city. It is a publication of Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication within the Department of Journalism's Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab in Philadelphia.
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?
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...]
The Vaux Cougars football program is finding success after years of underfunding. Head coach Robbie Marsden, community leader Jordan Holbert, and player Rahmeen Fleet are building a winning culture and increasing community support. Coming out of their first winning season, the Cougars aim to continue their positive impact on and off the field.
After Being Underfunded Since the Start of the Program, Vaux May Have a Community Backing Them. [continue reading...]
The Mummers Parade has been a New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901 and has five divisions: the Comics, the Wenches, the String Bands, the Fancies, and the Fancy Brigades.
The Mummers Parade has been a New Year’s Day staple in Philadelphia since 1901 and has five divisions: the Comics, the Wenches, the String Bands, the Fancies, and the Fancy Brigades. [continue reading...]
Despite being right across the street from a high school and in the heart of a neighborhood filled with generations of families, the Amos Playground Pool has not been filled in three years. The city says it is not on the ‘rebuild list’, and there are no plans to fill the pool in the future.
Despite being right across the street from a high school and in the heart of a neighborhood filled with generations of families, the Amos Playground Pool has not been filled in three years. The city says it is not on the ‘rebuild list’, and there are no plans to fill the pool in the future. [con...
Big news for North Central Philly! The Cecil B. Moore Library is set to begin much-needed renovations this August, thanks to the community’s efforts and the Rebuild program. These upgrades will enhance accessibility, update facilities, and revitalize this crucial community hub.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Big news for North Central Philly! The Cecil B. Moore Library is set to begin much-needed renovations this August, thanks to the community's efforts and the Rebuild program. These upgrades will enhance accessibility, update facilities, and revitalize this crucial community hub.
Cecil B. Moore Library has been struggling since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its community has rallied to get it the budget necessary for much-needed renovations through the Rebuild program. [continue reading...]
For over 60 years, Hakim’s Bookstore in West Philadelphia has been a vital resource for African American literature. Recently honored with a historical marker, Hakim’s continues to be an important cornerstone for the community despite a rise in book bans targeting Black authors.
It was the wide variety that drew in Angela Oliveira, a West Philadelphia mother with a passion for literature. But it was the devotion to educating her community that kept her coming back, especially now that book bans targeting black authors are on the rise. [continue reading...]
A once-bustling hub of East Coast transportation grapples with a faded past and uncertain future.
A once-bustling hub of East Coast transportation grapples with a faded past and uncertain future. [continue reading...]
For over 32 years, the Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) has worked to empower and guide disadvantaged urban youth through educational, cultural, prevention/intervention programs, and support services. James Washington is now the executive administrator, continuing IDAAY’s mission to reduce high-level violence and support underserved communities.
The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) empowers and educates low-income, disadvantaged at-risk urban youth to succeed. James Washington has worked with the organization for four years in various capacities but now serves as the executive administrator. [continue re...
Have you heard of third spaces? They provide vital support and opportunities for youth in Philadelphia. Despite challenges like safety concerns and encroaching developments, these spaces are essential for fostering creativity and resilience in local youth.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Have you heard of third spaces? They provide vital support and opportunities for youth in Philadelphia. Despite challenges like safety concerns and encroaching developments, these spaces are essential for fostering creativity and resilience in local youth.
There is a great presence and population of Philadelphia youth in North Philly, and despite that great percentage of the population there is a great lack in investment of advertising third spaces for after school activities and programs to occupy these young impressionable minds. [continue reading.....
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November 28 marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Temple student Samuel Collington. [continue reading...]
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205 low-to-moderate income residents have participated in PEA’s programs targeted toward expanding solar installations on city homes [continue reading...]
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Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage. [continue reading...]
Advocates in Philadelphia rallied at City Hall to protest the violence and abuse within the city's prisons, highlighting the 46 deaths recorded since 2020. The Abolitionist Law Center organized the event and proposed the creation of a Prison Oversight Committee, among other reforms, to address concerns such as staffing shortages, pretrial detention, bail disparities, limited parole access, solitary confinement, and poor prison conditions.
There's a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers' ideas to better our correctional system. [continue reading...]
The Father Judge boys soccer team fought to keep their winning streak alive in The Philadelphia Catholic League championship game against La Salle. Check out how the Philadelphia Catholic League's vibrant youth soccer culture and growing local fan base contribute to the high school soccer scene's excitement
The games are competitive, the coaches and players are strong. The PCL soccer community is a close knit of people that goes back a long way. [continue reading...]
A voter registration initiative at the Community College of Philadelphia was led by nonpartisan volunteers aimed to register eligible students and emphasize the importance of voting in all elections.
As students were returning to campus Monday morning at the Community College of Philadelphia, the question was not, “How was your weekend?” but instead, "Are you registered to vote?" [continue reading...]
FDR Park in Philadelphia has begun construction on their decade-long park plan, which has many youth sports organizations excited about all the benefits it will bring.
FDR Park in Philadelphia has begun construction on their decade-long park plan, which has many youth sports organizations excited about all the benefits it will bring. [continue reading...]
Construction is underway on the Alan Horwitz "6th Man" Center, which will bring basketball and positive programming to Philly youth.
Construction is underway on the Alan Horwitz "6th Man" Center, which will bring basketball and positive programming to Philly youth. [continue reading...]
Although Big 5 basketball is leaving The Palestra for Wells Fargo Center, PCL hoops aren't going anywhere.
Although Big 5 basketball is leaving The Palestra for Wells Fargo Center, PCL hoops aren't going anywhere. [continue reading...]
Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.
Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go. [continue reading...]
Several youth violence experts stated that traveling to a new school has discouraged students from attending, decreased achievement rates and has raised the possibility of them passing through neighborhood gangs or groups involved in illegal activity.
Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading...]
Following the 2008 recession, the Philadelphia school district looked to school closures to alleviate the financial pressure in 2013. Ten years later, one-third of the 24 closed schools remain vacant, with the resale of the properties falling short.
Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading...]
Germantown Pride persists a decade after school closures wounded the community. Properties remain vacant as school resale efforts fail to produce results.
Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community [continue reading...]
Kristen Clark of Kinesics Dance Dynamics reflects ten years after the School District of Philadelphia closed 24 public schools; the impact looms large.
Ten years after the School District of Philadelphia closed 24 public schools, the impact looms large. [continue reading...]
City councilmembers and local advocates discuss how SEPTA should proceed after canceling its King of Prussia extension.
City councilmembers and local advocates discuss how SEPTA should proceed after canceling its King of Prussia extension. [continue reading...]
Bunrath Math, 55, was only 11 years old when he fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule. As an orphan in the United States, he initially found refuge in Berkshire, Massachusetts, before settling in Philadelphia in 1992.
Bunrath Math, 55, was only 11 years old when he fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge’s brutal rule. As an orphan in the United States, he initially found refuge in Berkshire, Massachusetts, before settling in Philadelphia in 1992. [continue reading...]
In Lower Moyamensing, the benefits — and fun — of fostering young readers is on display at the Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library.
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In Lower Moyamensing, the benefits — and fun — of fostering young readers is on display at the Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library. [continue reading...]
For 103 years, the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) has influenced generations of basketball players and coaches. That history is rivaled by few, if any, high school basketball leagues across the nation.
For 103 years, the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) has influenced generations of basketball players and coaches. That history is rivaled by few, if any, high school basketball leagues across the nation [continue reading...]
The Mantua Haverford Community Center, which has been a beacon for youths of all ages—offering an array of daycare services, after-school initiatives, and summer programs—in the neighborhood since 1990, faces demolition.
Since its founding in 1990, the Mantua Haverford Community Center has been a beacon for youths of all ages—offering an array of daycare services, after-school initiatives, and summer programs—in the neighborhood. [continue reading...]
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Philadelphia Neighborhoods reports on underserved communities in the city. It is a publication of Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication within the Department of Journalism's Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab in Philadelphia.
