North Philadelphia
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New York Post: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Donate to Philadelphia Nonprofit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle donated $250,000 to the Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce in Philadelphia last year, writes Nika Shakhnazarova for the New York Post. The organization was founded in 2023 by Ashley Biden, the daughter of President Joe Biden, and is described as a “mindfully designed drop-in wellness center for women to congregate, create, educate…
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Temple University Sees Best Freshman Enrollment Year Since COVID
Temple University has seen a 30 percent increase in its Class of 2028 enrollment, more than tripling its enrollment goal for the 2024-25 academic year, writes Nurbanu Sahin for The Temple News. The university announced that 4,926 new students have arrived during the fall semester, most of which are first-generation students and Philadelphia natives. Temple…
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Temple University Safety Officer’s Artwork Now on Display in Washington D.C. Exhibit
Temple University public safety officer Bryan Cottrell has his artwork on display at the National Law Enforcement Officers Museum in Washington, D.C., writes Jennifer Lee for FOX 29. “I’m really excited and quite frankly I was surprised and shocked that I was selected,” said Cottrell. His pencil drawing is titled, “Honor,” and is one of…
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Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia Helps 17-Year-Old Overcome Difficult Birth Injury, Paralysis
17-year-old Ryan Stehlik has been treated at Shriners Hospital since he was born and the Philadelphia hospital has been like a second home to him, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. A birth injury left Stehlik with his right arm paralyzed. “The first few years were the scariest because of the…
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Philadelphia Youth Reach Fundraising Goal for Upcoming Trip to Paris
A months-long fundraising effort has been deemed successful as 10 Philadelphia students have reached their fundraising goal to take a trip to Paris, writes Chanel Hill for The Philadelphia Tribune. The students from YESPhilly Accelerated High School raised a total of over $60,000, which will help cover their airfare, lodging, meals, and other travel expenses.…
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New Temple University President John Fry Outlines Plans and Goals
John Fry has officially been installed as the 15th president of Temple University, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. In a message to the Temple University community, John Fry laid out a number of over-arching goals for Philadelphia’s largest academic institution. His top priority at Temple will be improving campus safety. Crime has been a persistent…
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With Future of Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia Uncertain, Admirers Are Racing to Save It
The Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia is facing an uncertain future, with its admirers racing against the clock to save the historic building, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. Built in 1922, the structure served as a theater for around 50 years. At one point, the theater changed its name to Teatro Puerto Rico to…
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Temple University Acquires Shopping Center on North Broad Street for $8.2 Million
Temple University recently bought a North Broad Street shopping center near Temple’s health system campus for $8.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple paid the millions to Wynnewood-based Overbrook Investment Properties for the 45,290-square-foot retail strip. Aside from an 11,447-square-foot former Rite Aid store, the site is fully occupied. Temple’s health…
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Honor 76ers Superfan Alan Horwitz
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will honor Philadelphia 76ers superfan and Campus Apartments Chairman Alan Horwitz, known as the Sixers’ “Sixth Man,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On October 13, Horwitz will join the likes of film director Spike Lee and actor Jack Nicholson in the James F. Goldstein SuperFan…
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Erika Alexander Way: Girls High Grad, Award-Winning Actress Honored with Street Renaming in North Philly
This year marks 40 years since award-winning actress Erika Alexander was discovered at the age of 14 while attending Freedom Theater in North Philadelphia. Fast forward to 2024, and she has the very street that Freedom Theater is located on named after her. On Saturday, September 21, Alexander was honored with a street renaming, as…
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Temple University Student Recognized For Activism Combatting Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Temple University student Ray Epstein is being recognized for her work advocating against sexual assault, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. It’s a cause that is very deep and personal for her. “I was abused when I was 13 throughout middle school by my first boyfriend, and I didn’t want to feel alone on campus and…
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Temple Professor Promotes Newly-Published Novel on ‘The Tonight Show’
Liz Moore, author and Temple University professor, recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon to promote her new book, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The new book, “The God of the Woods,” is about a child who goes missing from a summer camp. She was inspired to write it based on her own…
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Temple University’s Innovation Nest is Transforming Research into Real-World Solutions
Temple University celebrated the opening of its new Innovation Nest (iNest) in March, and its creation is to help support research-based initiatives at the university and help commercialize them, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center’s 8,000-square-foot space includes wet labs, a facility for gene sequencing, meeting rooms, and an event space. “One…
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Philadelphia Physician, Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Ala Stanford Publishes New Memoir
Dr. Ala Stanford, the Philadelphia native and pediatric surgeon who made headlines for her work as a prominent leader during the city’s COVID-19 response, has published a new memoir, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The new book is titled, “Take Care of Them Like My Own: Faith, Fortitude and a Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice.”…
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Another Historic North Philadelphia Mansion To Be Sold Off By Father Divine’s Peace Mission
Father Divine’s Peace Mission is auctioning off another notable property in North Philadelphia’s mansion district, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic 35,000-square-foot Disston House located at 1530 N. 16th Street is one of the few surviving mansions in the neighborhood that was home to the city’s manufacturing tycoons in the late 19th…
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Founder of Live24HRS Shares Story of Starting His Business After Being Incarcerated to Inspire Others
Robbie Long, the founder of Live24HRS, which hosts popular event series in Philadelphia, recently shared the story of how he started his own business after being incarcerated in hopes of inspiring others, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Long was 23 when he was locked up in Delaware prison in 2010 for violating his…
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This Initiative Helps Kids Learn About Health, Be More Active, and Address a Prevalent Ailment
Healthy Hoops, an ongoing initiative is a collaboration between AmeriHealth Caritas and Keystone First to educate kids about their health and encourage them to lead more active lives, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Our mission is to help people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities,” said Joanne McFall, market president of…
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‘Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn’ Documentary Highlighting Pa. State Representative Now Available on Tubi
“Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn” is now available to watch on Tubi. The feature-length documentary follows Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta’s quest to become the first openly gay person of color in the U.S. Senate. For the upcoming November election, Kenyatta is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania auditor general. In the film, Kenyatta, a…
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