In a moment when grief has touched the Germantown community, their story reminds us how nature can hold space for healing. Through shared miles and memories, these walkers have weathered loss, celebrated milestones, and carried one another through illness, aging, and mourning. The Wissahickon remains more than a park to them — it is a...
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Photos by Azella Gardens. This past Sunday, Philly held its annual Juneteenth parade in West Philly.
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I come from a lineage of women who’ve grappled with the complexities of love, a theme that has deeply shaped my own journey. At the heart of this narrative lies the absence of a mother’s love, a defining element passed down through generations. This absence, in turn, led me to a realization: one of the most powerful forces in the universe is a mother’s love.
When Rosa started as a school safety officer at Tilden Middle School, he realized he needed a way to connect more intimately with the students, to get them to trust and talk to him about what they were going through.
By making himself visible as an artist from the neighborhood, painting and sometimes throwing pottery in the street, Lugo hopes to show others that that path is possible and that there’s already “ingenuity and artistry and creativity” in Kensington.
“Hadestown” is more than just a musical; it is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the human spirit, making it a truly unforgettable experience for all who see it.
In December 2023, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons had 4,659 incarcerated residents in its custody at four correctional institutions, most of whom will be houseless when released.
Young Philadelphians and advocates who feel that their concerns have been overlooked share these sentiments on youth homelessness.
Eboni Zamani is a Black filmmaker who is Nicetown-born and who spent much of her coming-of-age with family and friends in Germantown. Years later, Zamani has officially made Germantown her home.
Mariyum Raina Rizwan, the daughter of South Asian immigrants, reflects on the sacrifices her mother made in shaping her own path while honoring her cultural heritage.
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