Ask Athena
Ask Athena: Going to Guns
Firearms are a fact of life, and the #1 cause of death for US children. [more…]
family
American Injustice
PA Republicans Push Anti-Choice, Anti-Democracy Agenda via State Constitutional Amend.
PHILADELPHIA – Women across Philadelphia and the country have been demonstrating for months. Initially, to protect their right to privacy and their bodies, then after the Dobbs decision to demand that right be recognized. Their [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: Mining for Meaning
Instead of reacting to family conflict, lean in for clues to better understanding [more…]
American Injustice
Our Summer of Rage
PHILADELPHIA – Since May 3, 2022, Philadelphians have been on fire over the looming SCOTUS decision to strip women of their rights over their bodies. Dozens of protests have been held throughout the downtown area [more…]
American Injustice
A Christmas Miracle or Betrayal of Unhoused Philadelphians?
Just days before Christmas and days after the unhoused community memorialized 400 of their kindred who died this past year, the Philadelphia Housing Authority (P.H.A.) turned over the first 7 of a promised 59 houses, [more…]
Experts
Ask Athena: Intruder Alert
Some basic rules of encroachment. [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: Halloween Edition
Covid costumes? Family hauntings? Answers from the wisest witch in the Wissahickon. [more…]
Contributors
Ask Athena: How ‘Bout No?
Just because you’re family doesn’t mean you’re all in for everything. [more…]
Schools and kids
5 Reasons We Chose Mifflin
In a neighborhood where over 90% of parents send their kids to private/charter schools, Lynsey and her husband Dan Larson are thrilled to recommend Mifflin. We recently left behind two sets of grandparents and a [more…]
Businesses and organizations
Kids At Play: An Indoor Gym for All Abilities
This indoor “multi-sensory playground” packs thrills for all skill levels with zip-line, ball pit, swings, slides, and more. Plus, support & education, too. [more…]