Moussa Diallo’s journey is one of resilience, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of a better life. At 62, he left behind his wife and child in Mauritania, stepping into the unknown for stability and opportunity. The road to the United States was neither short nor easy, but Diallo has never backed down from a challenge.…
“Doy comentarios públicos porque soy una defensora. Creo que es la responsabilidad de un ciudadano”, afirma Judith Robinson, una residente de Filadelfia de toda la vida y profesional de bienes raíces desde hace mucho tiempo. Robinson es una oradora experimentada y miembro de Philadelphia Documenters, un programa que recluta, capacita y paga a los residentes…
“I give public comment because I am an advocate. I think it’s a citizen’s responsibility,” states Judith Robinson, a lifelong Philadelphian and a long term real estate professional. Robinson is a seasoned speaker, and a member of the Philadelphia Documenters — an organization which recruits, trains and pays Philadelphians to attend and take notes at…
A decade ago, Jordan Parisse-Ferrarini was already a successful contractor. A skilled carpenter, a licensed electrician, and a certified construction manager, his company, Ferrarini Kitchens, Baths and Interiors, was doing brisk business. He wanted to take the next step and become a developer, and went to some trade shows. But he struggled, and felt frustrated…
La escuela primaria Willard, en Kensington, está a punto de recibir su primer parque infantil. Sin embargo, también tendrá algo menos extravagante: una verja resistente a balas. Ambos tienen una fuente de financiamiento inusual: las compañías farmacéuticas responsables de alimentar la crisis de opioides en el patio trasero de la escuela. La directora de Willard,…
On the stretch of Kensington Avenue between the Allegheny and Somerset SEPTA stations, wound care vans, mobile drug treatment clinics, drop-in centers and harm reduction sites offer daily care to the hundreds of people who openly use drugs on the neighborhood’s sidewalks. And still, the 19134 ZIP code sees the highest number of overdose deaths citywide as…
On a windy afternoon in November, a busload of seniors arrives on a verdant campus in West Oak Lane. Passing by persimmon trees and a koi pond, they enter a building with an array of services and activities, everything from health care and vocational training to bingo and mahjong. These grounds belong to the nonprofit…
Kensington’s Willard Elementary School is getting its first playground. It’s also getting something less whimsical: a bullet-resistant fence. Both have an unusual funding source: drug companies that fueled the opioid crisis in the school’s backyard. Willard Principal Diana Garcia said that every child across Philadelphia should get 30 minutes of play time outside. But students…
Are digital navigators the answer to closing Philadelphia’s tech gap? By: Sarah Huffman | Technical.ly December 6, 2024 | Tagged: Civic News, Digital Access, Internet, municipal government. Whether it’s paying a bill or applying for a job, many everyday tasks exist almost entirely online — but not everyone has the skills or devices to access…
Yero Sy’s journey from Mauritania to Philadelphia is a powerful story of resilience and determination. Despite earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Senegal, Yero was forced to leave his successful career as an accountant and university lecturer due to political instability and limited opportunities in his home country. His decision…