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Philly rec center workers voice challenges to City Council, say they are ‘grossly understaffed, under-resourced’
Recreation centers are supposed to bring fun to their surrounding neighborhoods but Kelly Posano, who works at Jardel in the Northeast, says that can be a challenge for over-extended staff.
‘Can we please go without our devices’ conductor pleads as cellphone interrupts Philly orchestra
It happened again — in Bruckner, during the slow movement, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium. Saturday night in Marian Anderson Hall, Nézet-Séguin was conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra in the “Adagio” of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 when the performance was interrupted by the repeated ring of a cell phone.
Opinion: Let’s officially end all puppy mills in New Jersey
In 2015, I led the effort to stop the sale of puppy mill puppies in pet stores in Camden County. When a constituent brought the issue to my attention, as both a county commissioner and an animal lover, I was simply horrified by the animal welfare and consumer protection issues posed by puppy-selling pet stores. I knew I had to stop the cruelty, sick puppy sales and deceptive practices. Now, I respectfully implore my elected colleagues in...
Eastside High Students Squeeze Into Temporary Space, But See Some Advantages.
CAMDEN – Although the temporary Eastside High School building is smaller than the old building, senior Caleigh Moon emphasizes the positive.“Because we’re in a smaller building, I get to see my friends more,” said Moon, a 17-year-old senior. That social benefit is important, he said, adding that the smaller quarters also help him make new friends from students he had not met before.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhen Camden City School District schools opened this year, the 542 Eastside students relocated to the former Cramer School on Mickle Street because their old...
Philadelphia Water Dept. refutes report claiming stormwater management system is overwhelmed by climate change
The Philadelphia Water Department’s award-winning stormwater management system has come under fire recently for failing to keep up with intensifying rain from climate change. The department is pushing back.
Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Slots are filling up for the city’s new Philly Joy Bank, a program that provides $1,000 a month in cash assistance to pregnant residents with low incomes.
Galería Esperanza brings Hispanic works of art to Hunting Park neighborhood
Galería Esperanza, located within the Esperanza Arts Center (EAC), is a state-of-the-art venue that's quickly becoming a regional hub for Latino arts and culture.Opened in December 2023, the art gallery showcases the work of Latino and local artists and will serve as a training ground for the next generation of Latino artists.Esperanza's inaugural exhibit, Sueño de Reyes, features the work of renowned Puerto Rican teacher and artist Mr. Tato González.The exhibit tells the story of the Three Kings, also known as the Magi-and highlights the cultural significance of Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, which is an important part of Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America.Galería Esperanza | Facebook | Instagram4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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