On a rainy Wednesday evening, a long line extended along Broad Street outside of Temple University’s Campus Recreation Center. As students in raincoats talked amongst each other, a buzz could...
Based on data from the Economic Policy Institute, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) recently reported that 28 percent of those who would benefit from a living wage are...
Did you know that America's first commercial winery was located in Montgomery County? This October celebrate Pennsylvania Wine Month by getting to know our local wineries and tasting some of the incredible wines...
Some of the most interesting events happening from Friday, October 18th to Thursday, October 24th. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook. All That 90s...
South Philadelphian Mia Concepcion recently became Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, a position with a city-wide platform, mentoring, performance opportunities, and stipend. Poetry started as a hobby for Mia. This...
It’s well documented that Philadelphia is a patchwork of neighborhoods, people, resources, and needs. An enduring challenge for nonprofits and the people who run them is figuring out how to bridge...
Have you ever wondered if there was some small thing you could do for your neighbors if you got to know them well enough—and if there was something they could...
When AmeriCorps grant coordinator Tanza Pugliese nominated Andrew Dalke for YouthBuild USA’s Outstanding AmeriCorps Member Spirit of Service Award, she had no doubts about the connection Dalke had to the...