Voice: Katherine Rapin

Four Seasons Total Documentary
Big (huge!) thanks to MSNBC for bringing us Four Seasons Total Documentary, delving into just what actually happened on the one-year anniversary of the fiasco.
By Katherine Rapin
Our American Family
Hallee Adelman’s latest film is a raw and empathetic portrait of one local family’s struggle with—and determination to break free of—opioid addiction.
By Katherine Rapin
Funding Food Justice
The City and Reinvestment Fund’s Food Justice Initiative supports equitable access to healthy food. This month, they’re offering another $380,000 for community-driven solutions to historic food injustice
By Katherine Rapin
“A Massive Amount of Heartbreak”
A combination of the contagious Delta variant and high numbers of unvaccinated people is causing Covid cases to rise again. A critical care physician at Penn Medicine helps us understand how worried we should be—and what we can do
By Katherine Rapin
Medicine of and for the people
Is a vaccine collaboration between Penn and West Philly faith leaders a roadmap to more equitable healthcare?
By Katherine Rapin
How to Start a Garden in the City
Gardening experts share practical advice on how to start a garden when you live in a city—whether you have a small patio, rooftop deck or just a sunny windowsill
By Katherine Rapin
“Putting Race At The Forefront”
At Penn Medicine, white workers were three times more likely to sign up for a vaccine than Black workers. Dr. Florencia Greer Polite and fellow Black physicians set out to change that with a program getting noticed across the country
By Katherine Rapin
How Philadelphians Stepped Up
Checking in with the local heroes who manufactured PPE 24/7, raised millions (!) for small businesses, kept our neighbors fed and more. Philly, you rock.
By Katherine Rapin
A New News Narrative
A youth-led after-school media program helps young Philadelphians cover issues important to, and about, them. Are you listening, big media?
By Katherine Rapin
10+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
We can all make the holidays brighter for others this year. Here, some simple, tangible, impactful ways to get started
By Katherine Rapin