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My Philly Neighbor: Miguel Andrade on Advocating for Immigrants' Rights and the Power of Community Organizing

It is easy to take for granted that Philadelphia is a Sanctuary City. Ever wonder how we got that status? It takes the work of dedicated activists from our community...

Posted 29 Jan, 2020

My Philly Neighbor: A Collective's Holistic Healing Practices

Five community-based healing artists are forming a new collective called Sycamore. Kelly McCarthy, the herbalist and teacher of Attic Apothecary, reached out to Maisie Sibbison- Alves, a Zen shiatsu practitioner,...

Posted 29 Jan, 2020




My Philly Neighbor: Bethany Ho on Her Calling to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

During her first year with the Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia (SREHUP), Bethany Ho was a regular volunteer who just wanted to support the shelter which was founded by Villanova professor Stephanie Sena...

Posted 23 Dec, 2019

My Philly Neighbor: Valentina Rosario

We are currently living in a world where the limits on love, relationships, and gender are ever expanding, and while members of the LGBTQ+ community are afforded more safety and...

Posted 5 Nov, 2019


The Report

Holiday Celebrations from Around the World

The holiday season ushers in celebrations that include a cross-section of religious and secular celebrations. Families and friends gather to spend quality time and reflect on the year as it...

Posted 30 Dec, 2019

The Philadelphia School District Implements New Safety Measures Amid Asbestos Fallout

The average age of a city school district building is 70 years old, but some are 120 years old. Like with most old buildings built before the 1970s, they were...

Posted 23 Dec, 2019

Child Care Works Helps Pennsylvania Families Access Affordable Childcare

Child Care Works (CCW), Pennsylvania’s subsidized childcare program, makes it possible for eligible low-income families to find reliable childcare near their home or work and provides financial assistance to help...

Posted 10 Dec, 2019

'30 Americans' Makes Its 10th Anniversary Stop in Philadelphia at the Barnes Foundation

If you could curate an art exhibit showcasing the work of some of the most celebrated African American artists of the last four decades, what would it look like? The...

Posted 3 Dec, 2019


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