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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.

by Lawrence Ukenye&Natalie Kerr
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.

by Fallon Roth, Haajrah Gilani&Eden MacDougall
Community

North Central community reacts to students’ return

North Philadelphia residents are excited to see students come back but are wary of COVID-19.

by Emerson Marchese
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.

by Asa Cadwallader
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.

by Asa Cadwallader
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.

by Asa Cadwallader
Community

Black business owners’ struggles highlighted by COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting Black-owned businesses, pointing to larger inequalities.

by Asa Cadwallader
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.

by The Temple News
Community

Part III | A decentralized approach to community outreach

The university's multiple offices offer resources to the community, but don't often work together to do so.

by Benjamin Mcwilliams
Community

Part II | A community experiencing change

North Philadelphians have seen firsthand how Temple is changing their neighborhood.

by Evan Easterling

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