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Eryn Greenwood, 10, from Eastwick, shares an experience he had with gun violence at the WURD event at Bartram’s Garden. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Philadelphians share opinions on how to combat neighborhood violence

WHYY, in a partnership with WURD, interviewed attendees on the issue of violence in urban communities.

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Aminata Sy reading to Dieynaba, an eighth-grader from Senegal who recently came to the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Aminata Sy)

African Community Learning Program founder semifinalist in Wharton startup challenge

Aminata Sy's after-school African Community Learning Program helps African immigrants adapt by teaching them about their own cultures - and empowering them along the way.

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The overwhelming joy of graduation day

WHYY celebrates Black History Month with Philly.com by publishing essays for their series ...

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Former Philly gang member on honor, reform and the next generation

Kevin Wilkins remembers the summer day long ago when he stared down a member of The Valley, a notorious gang that inhabited the streets o ...

9 years ago

Experimental hair salon on wheels tries to inspire mobility in homeless clients

Visiting a barber shop or a hair salon may seem like a luxury, but an artist who visits shelters for homeless Americans sees it as a matt ...

9 years ago

Homeless, not hopeless: A view from the Free Library

I have never experienced the plight of homelessness, but I’ve seen many people throughout the streets of downtown Philadelphia who have ...

9 years ago

Temple grads share the fruits of their business with Philly kids

I never imagined that I could have so much in common with a pineapple or banana before sitting down with twins Rachel and Sarah Stanton, ...

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Lady Hoofers creates space to support female dancers, choreographers in Philly

The closest that I ever came to becoming a professional tap dancer was watching TV. I never pursued dancing for myself, but I still love ...

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