Both the metaphorical and physical divide between students at Science Leadership Academy and Ben Franklin High School has impacted students significantly, creating more tension between the student bodies. Students want to create a community together but aren't so sure how to do it.
The relationship between mothers and daughters is complicated and complex, and our society's expectations shapes these relationships greatly.
In Philadelphia, the presence of dirtbike and ATV riders on Philly streets is causing mixed feelings among residents. Noise is the chief complaint, but many also believe that they are however an iconic part of Philly culture. Residents are calling for stricter regulations, including noise limits, riding curfews, and designated areas to allow these riders proper areas to ride in.
The organization MOVE was bombed in 1985, and it still tremendously affects Philadelphia and its Black citizens. Citizens fought for the freedom to conduct their lives as they pleased and were punished for no good reason, and the punishments continued.
There is a national housing crisis for low-income citizens in the U.S., Paige's story is one of many.
Get these guns off of our streets, put people in office who genuinely care about us and our communities. We all need help but we cannot do it alone.
Students should have the power to challenge the authority of officials. Youth voice is the voice of our next generation, more people should listen.
In June 2023, thousands marched from 10th and Vine streets to City Hall, protesting against the arena’s construction. Boxes of a petition with over 15,000 signatures were passed to each Council member, asking them to take an official stand against the arena’s construction.
“Decrease” is a comforting word while explaining crime rates in Philadelphia, but, how confident can we be in a single number? How can 8% tell the stories of 349,500 recorded people who live in poverty, let alone all 1.5 million people in our city?
While Property values continue to skyrocket, Lower income residents as well as local businesses are forced into displacement. The concept of gentrification could be argued to play a positive role in the development of a low-income neighborhood.
Mr. Yan Xiao (Old Gun) is a photographer originally from China who currently lives in Pennsylvania. He is an award winning photojournalist who has used a camera as a way to observe the beauty of the world and his life. He provides some tips on how to better catch the artistry of the world around you. Read them here!
Art and AI have officially merged, but what is to happen with this alliance?
At Germantown Friends School, A Capella is a place for members to build confidence and skill with their peers in the group; it has become a sensation amongst the student body and continues to be a strong presence within the GFS community. But it means something much more to its members.
This article explores the transformative potential of biomedical engineering in revolutionizing mental health care. It highlights the promise of precision psychiatry, the economic implications, and the urgent need for research and development in this intersection.
Black neighborhoods in Philadelphia have been subject to the promotion of violence from the government and society. It's time to make a change, it's time for justice.
Gun violence is a huge problem that affects youth. The recent mass shooting in Kingsessing was a tragic event that shows the urgent need for addressing gun violence in Philly.
This summer, the Canadian Wildfires broke world records for air pollution. Around 3rd August, various news outlets reported that carbon emissions from Canadian wildfires has soared to 290 million tons in just the first seven months of 2023, which is double previous annual records.
Louis Tomlinson's Faith in the Future World Tour, with incredible openers like Andrew Cushin and Giant Rooks, captivate the audience of the Mann with their amazing performances.
Chinatown residents, business owners, and others have made it very clear that the proposed sixers arena will do more harm than good. Thousands gathered to rally on June 10th in the heart of Chinatown before marching to City Hall ensuring that their voices were heard by elected officials and developers of the sixers arena.
Gun deaths are at an all time high, a result of discrimination and income inequality across the city. Young people have the ideas to fix the crisis once and for all
At a city-wide event for young people, students from across the city were able to voice their opinions on the state of public education in Philadelphia. During this event, a student recounts the changes that need to be made.
