By Whitney Johnson
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Education in FairmountPrisons Today: Eastern State Penitentiary Showing Hard Facts on Mass Incarceration
For the last 30 years, incarceration rates in America have skyrocketed; our country’s current prison population has reached more than 2.2 million. This is what the Eastern State Penitentiary's (ESP)…
Whitney Johnson | 09/01/2016 -
News in KensingtonKensington Soccer Club Looking For Players and Volunteers
Kensington Soccer Club (KSC) has been around for 6 years and built their volunteer based organization around helping low-income families in Philadelphia communities. They are about to start their fall…
Whitney Johnson | 09/01/2016 -
News in Strawberry MansionBoxers’ Trail 5K Coming September 10
For the fifth year in a row, Strawberry Mansion Day is beginning with the Boxers’ Trail 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 10th. The trail has been around for decades and…
Whitney Johnson | 09/01/2016 -
A&E in North CentralAnimal Farm to Table: The Renegade Company Wants to Start a Conversation on How Food and Literature Impact the Community
Food is an amazing concept. It fuels our bodies, gives us energy to take on the day and can flat-out taste incredible. The Renegade Company wants to start a…
Whitney Johnson | 08/25/2016 -
Fashion in Temple UniversityLive.Breathe.Futbol: Temple Alumni’s Clothing Lines Shows Soccer Pride
The Olympics may be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop celebrating our favorite athletic competitions. When cheering on a team or sport, we often find ourselves…
Whitney Johnson | 08/24/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonProject Trans(m)it: Local Dance Exhibition Connects Bodies and Movement Through Technology
In today’s world, a conversation with someone in Tokyo is only a FaceTime away. With advances in modern telecommunications, people are able to communicate across great distances to catch…
Whitney Johnson | 08/10/2016 -
Education in Spring GardenCommunity College of Philadelphia Looks to Broaden Foreign Enrollment With New Residence Buildings
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) noticed a slight dip in enrollment during the 2014-2015 academic year. One way the college plans on boosting enrollment past their peak of…
Whitney Johnson | 06/22/2016 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesSee You at Liberty Lands Music Fest 2016 This Saturday
Liberty Lands (Third and Poplar Streets) will be the place for family-friendly fun this Saturday, June 4. The annual Liberty Lands Music Fest, hosted by Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (NLNA),…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in FairmountFairmount Arts Crawl Coming This Weekend!
Philadelphia has quite the reputation when it comes to art history and the artistic community that has helped shape its past. Whether it’s the copious amount of murals adorning the…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
FeaturesHere’s Where You Can Get Frozen Desserts When You’re Melting in Summer Sun
You’ve read the weather reports — summer’s finally here and so is the sweltering heat. Sometimes it takes more than just a cold drink (or an AC unit!) to cool…
Whitney Johnson | 05/27/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonFrom the Internet to Live in Kensington
Lila Collelo, chef at Brulee Bakery, cooks sweet gluten-free treats online while her husband Blake Collelo — also known as Pixel8ter — plays his electronic music. The duo started this…
Whitney Johnson | 05/24/2016 -
A&E in FishtownBattle of the Bee in the Riverwards
At 8PM this Friday, May 13, Johnny Brenda’s is holding an epic battle of wits — an adult spelling bee! The Head & The Hand Press is hosting the Philly…
Whitney Johnson | 05/11/2016