More than 75 businesses convened in Philadelphia this week for an event aimed at helping local entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and growing a company. Hosted by the Great Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the annual gathering focused on connecting small business owners with resources, information, and one another. “We are giving the opportunity to help businesses…

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For Philadelphia Punk band Froggy, the Trump administrations attacks on queer youth are personal. “ We were posting our upcoming gigs, and Fiona made a graphic, it had a rainbow on it cause we were playing a pride fest and a couple other things during pride month. Someone was like, ‘why the rainbow gay?’ And we were like; have you not been paying attention?” Froggy was formed in 2020…

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As the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues, Philadelphia’s immigrant business owners are finding new ways to support one another as they navigate a time of political and economic uncertainty. Felipa Ventura is the president of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (the Mexican Business Owners Association, otherwise known as AEM). She says that since Trump took office…

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Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, along with representatives from four additional district employee unions, gathered outside the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday, Feb. 26. School buses pulled up one after another along North Broad Street, unloading students who stepped onto the sidewalk holding handmade signs. One read, “Save our Schools” and another…

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Yell at God is a South Philadelphia-based Folk Punk duo comprised of Orah and RJ. This month the band released their latest album, DANCE, DANCE, REVOLT! In this video, they discuss the importance of creating queer art in the current political moment and how music builds community for resistance.

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As Philadelphia prepares for one of the biggest tourism booms in the city’s history this summer, businesses across the hospitality industry are bracing for what Councilmember Isaiah Thomas called “tourism on steroids.” This summer the city will host six of 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of…

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Dr. Kristin Motley, the City of Chester Health Commissioner, understands first-hand how pollution from heavy industry can increase the risk of illness. Her father, Chris Ball, a longtime Chester resident, has survived three kinds of cancer. “He’s doing great now,” said Motley, “but that’s not everyone’s story.” Motley grew up with her family in Chester, a city of 34 thousand…

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By: Jocelyn Pappas and Jocelyn Hockaday This article is part of an ongoing collaboration between Temple University’s Community Centered Journalism Capstone, Overbrook West Neighbors, and Resolve Philly. Through community reporting, the project seeks to understand the information needs of the Overbrook community, and what is at stake when a community school gets closed.

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This article is part of an ongoing collaboration between Temple University’s Community Centered Journalism Capstone, Overbrook West Neighbors, and Resolve Philly. Through community reporting, the project seeks to understand the information needs of the Overbrook community, and what is at stake when a community school gets closed. In the School District of Philadelphia’s proposed Facilities…

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In this special report, Philadelphia Neighborhoods talks to gun users in the Philadelphia region. Each are sharing about the insight they gain from the experience they have while operating these weapons. By: Chelsea Lubbe According to Pew Research in comparison to the rest of the United States, gun owners in the Philadelphia area are advocating for proper…

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