Topic: North Philadelphia
Feeding Peacetown
The pandemic hasn’t kept North Philly Peace Park from getting healthy food to their neighbors—and building a self-reliant community for the future
By Courtney DuChene
Shawn “Frogg” Banks
The nonprofit leader spent his youth being part of the problem in his North Philly neighborhood. Over two decades later, he’s a safe space for other kids—day, night or pandemic
By Angela Gervasi
(Environmental) Justice for All
North Philly’s Serenity Soular is training workers and installing solar panels in communities hardest hit by climate change
By Courtney DuChene
Global is Local
Dining around the world on the “Ethnic Food Tour” of North 5th Street, where revitalization means something unexpected
By Jason Wilson
Shift Capital’s J-Centrel
The social-minded developer's newest project will offer residents a rent break to volunteer in Kensington. Could it solve the problem of gentrification?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Hack For North Philly
Code for Philly, Quest Community Engagement Project, and Resolve Philadelphia bring #QUESThacks directly to community members to design tech-based solutions for North Philly
By Meerabelle Jesuthasan
Be a Witness To Hunger
A photo exhibit and conversation by and about children experiencing hunger gives youth a chance to change their own story
By James Meadows
QUEST
The North Philly-based documentary airing tonight on PBS marks the beginning of a conversation about inner-city trauma, race, class and politics.
By Jamie Bogert
Getting a Mouthful
For nearly 30 years, Philadelphia Young Playwrights has brought the art of drama to Philly schools. Their new podcast is a window into the lives of teens
By Quinn O'Callaghan
Look Who’s Gone Radical
A groundbreaking Museum of Art exhibit takes art to the streets, combining it with advocacy. This isn’t your grandfather’s PMA
By Karen Chernick