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It’s one of the first things a traveler does when entering a new hotel room: set down bags, check out the view, wash up and unwrap the small bar of hand soap at the bathroom sink. Some small aspects of the guest experience have changed amid rising environmental concerns and awareness of sustainability—most notably and recently, tiny toiletry bottles swapped out for larger pump units to cut down on single-use plastic.

In what has been a particularly violent year in Philadelphia, one local activist is continuing to do what he can to be part of the solution. Through his nonprofit organization Unity in the Community, South Philly native Anton Moore organized a carpentry academy for 11 at-risk teenagers at the Dixon House to teach them various trades and partner them with adult mentors. 

The goal is to give the teens, several of whom have criminal records, the knowledge and skills to go into business for themselves or join the city’s building trades unions.

Summer youth employment event aims to get kids off the streets and away from violence Summer youth employment event aims to get kids off the streets and away from violence The violence is surging in Philadelphia and theres no simple way to fix but some are trying to tackle the problem one piece at a time. A summer youth employment event was held Thursday night. PHILADELPHIA - The violence is surging in Philadelphia and theres no simple way to fix but some are trying to tackle the problem one pi...

WHYY By A police car drives in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Last year was one of the most violent on record in Philadelphia. So far, 2021 isn’t shaping up to be much better. During the first week of the new year, the Philadelphia Police Department recorded 11 homicides, nearly double the tally of the same time in 2020. A total of 21 people have been shot so far this year, according to police. There were 13 by this time last year. “It’s very disheartening,�...

Just one day prior to the 76ers 2020-21 season opener, the team visited the Bartram Village Community Center in Southwest Philadelphia to welcome the 15 newest members of the organization. By way of honorary one-day contracts, 15 youth, selected by the Philadelphia Housing Authority, were treated to a day of surprises as part of the team’s annual Holiday Hoopla, presented by The GIANT Company. While these 15 youth did not suit up for the team’s opener against the Washington Wizards on Dec. ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A hyperlocal grocery store is set to launch in South Philadelphia next week. The South Philly Food Co-op is a full-service grocery store that officially will open its doors on December 23. "This has been ten years in the making," said General Manager Lori Burge. "Were just absolutely delighted to be opening." Action News was given a sneak peek at the 3300 square foot facility, which already stocked its shelves with goods from almost two dozen local suppliers. The grocery ...

On top of Philly news Homicides dropped after Philly gangs signed a 1974 peace pact. What can we learn from the org that brokered the truce? Over five decades, the House of Umoja changed the lives of thousands of young men in Philadelphia. Anthony Bannister-Fattah, grandson of Falaka and David Fattah, has taken the helm at House of Umoja Courtesy Anthony Bannister-Fattah Dec. 14, 2020, 1:35 p.m. �� Love Philly? Sign up for the free Bi...