By: Shamyra Taylor, Sydney Shapiro, Milan Holland, Nate Kuhn, and Liam Duke On July 17, 2024 a young woman named Barbara Friedes tragically lost her life in a biking accident in Philadelphia, leaving the community mourning. …
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By: Nate Kuhn, Liam Duke, Norah Prasad, Suri Khorram, and Ella Milby Philadelphia has a rich history of love for literature and has inspired many writers and readers. All of the book stores in Philadelphia …
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By: Lorelei Wilkens and Hudson Howey “The message is driven by the artist.” – Renny Molenaar Most artists in Philadelphia travel to City Center to display their art at major venues, leaving many neighborhoods without …
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The Science History Institute, a nonprofit in Old City, has introduced a new attraction in its temporary exhibition space: ‘Downstream’. The exhibit investigates pollution in waterways in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The museum, founded in …
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Residents of the University City townhouses have been battling for more than nine months for the right to keep their homes at 40th and Market streets. Over the past 20 days, they have staged an …
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Mr O’Rourke’s 6th-grade Social Studies class produced this awesome community history project exploring civil rights in public spaces like schools and parks. After learning about the history of civil rights in Plessy v Ferguson and Brown v Board …
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Students in Mr. Rochestor’s Technology classes at Russell Byers Charter School recently had the opportunity to create their very own news show. The 4th through 7th grade students worked in groups and were able to …
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Students at F. Amedee Bregy Elementary School in South Philly have relaunched the Bregy News Program. The group of 5-8 students meet 2 times a week to produce the news show. So far they have …
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Benjamin Franklin High School students in Mrs. Fisher’s Journalism class tackled school issues important to students, interviewing their peers, teachers, and administrators about a variety of student interests. Wayne S. and Samaj R. focused on …
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What’s cookin’ at GWHS? Are you curious about the culinary arts? Do you know what a cambro is? Watch and learn in the “Kitchen Visits” series. “Kitchen Visits” are short glimpses into the culinary program …
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