Loud. Reckless. Annoying. Out of pocket. This is the reputation Eagles fans have garnered over time, with fans of other football teams feeling as if Philadelphians just go too far. Police officers have to grease polls in hopes of stopping drunkards in kelly green from climbing them, trash litters the street after Broad Street celebrations, and if you don’t reciprocate their chant of “GO BIRDS,” you might find yourself faced with an angry confrontation.
From the stage to the polls, presidential debates have been crucial to U.S. elections since 1960. The 2024 Presidential Debate between democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and republican candidate Former President Donald J. Trump took place on September 10th at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA, and was hosted by ABC News. The media spin room took place at The Convention Center shortly after the debate.
Tiktok, Instagram, X and other social platforms became consumed by political news once election results were in. Reactions ranged from grief to celebration. Each scroll was a fresh face with varied ideas of what America’s future may look like. But when registering the outcome, many people spoke out on these platforms about a singular emotion: feeling betrayed. Not by America, not by voters, but by astrologists.
An analysis of the Harris and Trump campaigns and what made them effective, highlighting youth opinions and reactions.
Ultimate Frisbee is a rapidly expanding sport that brings together people from all walks of life. What can we learn from this sport, its inclusive environment, and unusual rules? The history of the game is a fascinating story that most players today are not familiar with following Joel Silver in 1968. What is Ultimate Frisbee, who plays it, and why?
Central High School students Jaden Gillion and Amelia Hanes launched Mathematicians in the Making, a free tutoring program aimed at improving math skills, building confidence, and providing educational support to elementary school students in underserved communities.
After years of going unrecognized, squash finally lands on the Olympic stage for LA 2028, promising to elevate the sport's global influence.
Aizaz Gill, candidate for Pennsylvania's 172nd district, highlights the crucial role of state elections in shaping local policies that impact education, taxes, and community wellbeing.
Laurie Doan, a Philadelphia librarian, uses her research skills to help families reopen unsolved murder cases.
The youth-led environmental justice movement, Sunrise, believes that Community Spaces is a key climate solution.
Any given day, the three eyebrow-threading shops opened by partners Sadie Afreen and Harinder Kaur are bustling with happy customers. Through their hard work, an American Dream that once might have seemed improbable is coming true.
Driven by a desire to work directly with farmers, the couple sought a direct trade approach and set out to connect with the individuals behind the beans, to understand their stories and advocate for economic sustainability.
Every corner of Surrey thrums with the joyful energy of community. It’s a place where warmth and laughter intertwine, creating a welcoming embrace that makes you feel instantly at home.
Military officials and nationalist groups use Facebook to promote violence against the Rohingya, constituting genocide.
Despite its independence from Belgium more than 60 years ago, the Congo still faces rampant corruption and crises today.
Basic information on COPs and their origin plus results from COP 28 and what to make of them.
A youth-led organization that combats food insecurity is looking at the intersection of race, poverty, and malnutrition to increase access to food across the Philadelphia area.
Censoring youth from speaking up about mass genocide sounds like a dystopian future, but that future isn’t as far as it seems. We are seeing it happen today in high schools all over Philadelphia.
Characterized by the rapid production of inexpensive, trendy garments, fast fashion has led to alarming amounts of textile waste, becoming a pervasive issue in the global clothing industry. Could invasive plants be the solution to revolutionize the industry?
