By Ruthann Alexander
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NewsLocal Tenants Union Pushes for “Just Cause” Eviction Legislation
Barry Thompson knows firsthand the stress of going through an eviction and the fruitless legal battle following it with a former landlord in court. His troubles began in 2015, when…
Ruthann Alexander | 05/02/2017 -
Education in Spring GardenCCP Faculty and Students Protest New Contract Set to Increase Healthcare Costs
Faculty and students of the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) gathered on the steps of the Allied Health Sciences building last Thursday in a protest calling for college President…
Ruthann Alexander | 04/14/2017 -
CommunityShoot Basketballs Not People: Local Youth Recreation Organization Fights Neighborhood Violence with Mentorship
When Garry Mills lost a friend to gun violence, he realized it was time to do something to help the youth in his community. He responded by forming a nonprofit…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/22/2017 -
Education in North CentralRead Across America: Local Fathers Read to Students to Encourage Literacy
Last Wednesday, the Frederick Douglass 100 Men of Color read to students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School to celebrate Read Across America Week. Sponsored by the National Education Association,…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/08/2017 -
Community in Spring GardenSpring Garden School Renovation: Philadelphia Boys Choir donates funds from Holiday concert to adaptive reuse project
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale (PBCC) presented a check for funds raised from their annual Holiday concert ticket sale to HELP USA on February 7th. HELP USA is…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/22/2017 -
Features in Temple UniversityTemple University’s African-American Studies Department hosts 14th annual Black History Conference
On February 15th, Temple University’s Africology and African-American Studies Department hosted its 14th annual Underground Railroad and Black History Conference. A Temple tradition since 2002, the conference is the only…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/22/2017 -
A&E in PoplarCerulean Art Gallery Premieres Exhibit Featuring Mixed-Media Paintings and Sculptures
Cerulean Arts Gallery opened a new exhibit on First Friday titled “Twist of Nature”, featuring local artists Caroline Furr and Linda Brenner. The exhibit will be on display until…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/10/2017 -
Community in North Central“Viva Fidel!”: The Church of the Advocate Hosts Tribute to Deceased Cuban Revolutionary
Chants of “Viva Fidel!” rang out in the gymnasium of the Church of the Advocate at 1801 Diamond St. this past Saturday at a tribute event for deceased Cuban…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/02/2017 -
Community in Temple UniversityTemple Organizations Endorse Letter Urging Support for Undocumented Students
More than 1,000 faculty, staff and students at Temple University recently signed a letter urging University President Richard Englert to commit to protecting students and employees who are undocumented…
Ruthann Alexander | 01/25/2017 -
Community in SharswoodResidents Question PHA’s Hiring Practices at New Sharswood Townhomes
While the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has been keen to herald the construction of 57 newly-built townhomes in Sharswood, local residents seeking employment are not so jubilant. In…
Ruthann Alexander | 01/19/2017 -
Community in Cecil B. MooreRebuild Initiative: Mayor and City Council Announce $100 Million Grant For Neighborhood Spaces
Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council announced an early Christmas present in a press conference held at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center on Monday, November 21st. The…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016 -
Education in BrewerytownNorth Philly’s Community Partnership School Participates in #GivingTuesday, Reaches Fundraising Goal
Community Partnership School (CPS) will be participating in #GivingTuesday, an annual international fundraising campaign that serves as a philanthropic response to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.…
Ruthann Alexander | 11/30/2016