🎓 Philly Is Helping Black Men Get on The Higher Education Track
College enrollment is down among U.S. men, especially Black men. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri speaks with Marquise Davon Richards, assistant director of Upward Bound Math & Sciences at Temple University, about the obstacles students face. And, we hear from Josh Okyne to get a high schooler’s perspective. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
🇫🇷 Vive la Révolution
Philly was dubbed the “Frenchest” American city, so what better place to celebrate Bastille Day? Check out these local restaurants celebrating the French holiday with block parties, dining deals, and live jazz. [🎧 City Cast Philly, Philly Mag]
🚮 What To Do With All That Trash
Regular trash pickup resumes today following District Council 33’s strike and transition back to work. But the strike showed us that Philly makes a lot of trash. Luckily, there are local resources to help make composting, recycling, and sustainable shopping easier. [Philadelphia Citizen]
🏥 Temple Health To Open New Maternal Care Hospital
Expectant parents, heads up: Temple Health is opening a new speciality hospital on Sept. 3, which will handle labor and delivery services, as well as offer primary care and pediatrics. Labor and deliveries will cease at Temple University Hospital’s main campus in the fall. [WHYY]
🎻 Where To Hear Classical Music This Summer
Although many classical musicians may be taking summer breaks, there are still opportunities in and near Philadelphia to hear the genre live. [Broad Street Review]
Two pathways of learning. One unified purpose. From events and exhibits on the grounds of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site to innovative educational programs through its Center for Justice Education — Eastern State deepens understanding about the criminal justice system and inspires action for a more just future. Learn more at EasternState.org.
These Philly Orgs Help Students Get Into College
Philly students are interested in college, but not every student has the same support system. (Emmanuel Offei / Unsplash)
College application season is coming up, but it’s not accessible to all Philly students. Luckily, there are lots of local organizations dedicated to helping students apply to and finance higher education.
This program helps middle school students in core subjects and electives, provides mentorship, and assists in the high school application process. Once in high school, program alumni can access additional support when searching and applying for colleges.
Longtime Philly education organizations Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars merged in 2022 to form Heights Philadelphia. It still embodies the mission of helping first-generation and low-income students access college. Participants can access ACT and SAT tutoring, college trips, dual enrollment, and paid internships. The nonprofit also administers the Ellis Trust for Girls which provides tuition assistance among other resources for Philly-area high school girls.
This fund provides financial assistance to Philly students through its Philadelphia Scholars program, awarding $650,000 in aid annually. Its Fostering College Readiness program is a new initiative supporting foster youth through college.
An online platform through the Philadelphia Education Fund, PhillyGoes2College compiles college application deadlines, posts scholarship opportunities, hosts a directory of college prep programs, and has guides for students.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federal program with resources for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to help motivate and prepare them for college. There are a few local colleges and universities that host Upward Bound programs.
Temple University has two programs, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science. The former has a civic engagement angle and is open to students interested in any major while the latter is geared toward STEM programming.
University of Pennsylvania’s Upward Bound program supports students from Sayre, Overbrook, West Philadelphia, and Parkway West high schools.
Community College of Philadelphia’s TRIO Upward Bound accepts students from Benjamin Franklin, Building 21, Furness, and South Philadelphia high schools.
Harcum College’s TRIO programs serve students from John Bartram, Sayre, and Simon Fels high schools.
🎉 Otherworld Philadelphia is celebrating its birthday and you’re invited!Jester Fest is taking over the interactive art venue until July 21 with artist talks, puppet shows, sound baths, and a high-energy active party.
