Mother and Son Join Forces to Battle Teen Depression from Tieast Leverett on Vimeo. In a crowded Panera in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, a bedroom community of Philadelphia, Tracy “Tre” Scott checks the time on his phone frequently…even though he always makes time to talk about his passion; he is also on a mission. As the founder… Read More »
In the 1960s, when Philadelphia residents talked about Northern Liberties, a neighborhood in the lower northeast corner of the city, the conversation centered around labor laws, unions, and production lines. The neighborhood, once known as the “Workplace of the World” was the home to a multitude of factories, mills, tanneries and distilleries. The industrial… Read More »
York, a small city located in central Pennsylvania, has a history of racial tension and economic challenges. The residents of this city, in particular, the African American residents are faced with the challenges of finding opportunities to provide for their families amidst dwindling opportunities and increasing crime. For some however, sports have provided a unique… Read More »
In Manayunk, a trendy neighborhood in the Northwest corner of Philadelphia, a walk down Main Street, is usually colored with the sights and sounds of busy restaurants, lively bars and boutique shopping. However this winter, with record-breaking snowfall, extreme low temperatures and rampant power outages, a walk down the main thoroughfare is more like walking… Read More »
In different parts of Philadelphia, two women of the same age receive news they’ve been anxiously awaiting…they are pregnant. They both dream about baby names, nursery decorations, tiny outfits and stylish diaper bags as they progress through their pregnancies. Nine months later, one mother gives birth to a healthy, thriving baby… Read More »
Although the school bells rang on September tenth to signify the start of the school year, most of the schools in the Philadelphia Public School District remain understaffed and underfunded. According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, “twenty-four schools were closed; the district has a junk credit rating; contracts have… Read More »