Community
40,000 vacant lots: How Philadelphia’s lack of greenspace worsens gun violence
Parks and tree cover offer health benefits and reduce crime incidents, but access to greenspace is vastly unequal across the city.
Community
Domestic violence service providers struggle while reaching capacity
Anti-violence organizations struggle to continue providing services to violence survivors amid a lack of government support.
Community
Community programs combat gun violence by counseling city’s youth
Gun violence in Philadelphia has gone up in the last five years, making programs to help children and teens cope with violence essential.
Community
A human right: Residents struggle to find quality food
Some residents travel to other parts of the city to buy groceries to find more affordable options.
Community
North Central community reacts to students’ return
North Philadelphia residents are excited to see students come back but are wary of COVID-19.
Community
Not just a haircut: Cecil B. Moore Avenue businesses chart new history
From the 1964 riots to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses along the avenue have historically faced an uphill battle, yet serve an indispensable role in strengthening North Central.
Community
Residents, students weigh voting options for Nov. 3
Six weeks from Election Day, North Central voters plan to cast ballots by mail and at the polls.
Community
Sharswood works to build pavilion of its own amid development
Volunteers hope a new structure will solidify North Philly Peace Park’s place in the neighborhood.
Community
Black business owners’ struggles highlighted by COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Black-owned businesses, pointing to larger inequalities.
Community
The community and Temple: Exploring a complicated relationship
As Temple expands and community residents cope with a growing student population, the two groups try to find their place in North Philadelphia.