Friends Select students have an abundance of options when it comes to lunch. Students can eat their lunch anywhere in the Upper School, with the notable exception of the hallways. Once students receive...

Although Philadelphia is commonly known for its cultured and wealthy history, there are many under-resourced neighborhoods filled with trash. The City of Philadelphia’s Litter Index found that Philly...

Sarah Gorenstein “Platinum blonde hair dye. Extra strong. Oil of Violets hair tonic. For men,” a pinch of naughtiness, and a miracle… the perfect recipe for Archmere Academy’s Matilda! The company...

Community gardens come in many shapes and sizes, many things can be grown in them, and they can be created pretty much everywhere! They are considered to be under the umbrella term “urban agriculture”....

With over 60 years of popular brand names in the world of comic books like DC, Marvel, and other notable series, it can be overwhelming to pick a franchise to follow. Here are some of my picks for...

Philadelphia's pothole problem stems from several unfortunate factors including a fluctuating climate, poorly run municipal services, and outdated drainage sites. These conditions are ideal for potholes...

I have spent a lot of time at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located in South Philadelphia. I have played baseball for the center’s team, the Anderson Monarchs. The Anderson Monarchs training...

QYLC 2024 was a vibrant, friendly, and informative conference, surpassing the previous year's event.  This year's conference, hosted by William Penn Charter School and Germantown Friends School, emphasized...

Caffeine intake is on the rise for high school students. According to MedicalNewsToday, the recommended daily consumption of caffeine in adolescents is a maximum of 100 mg or less, but American teens...

  During Social Justice Week, I participated in the Asian American Experiences track group, which aimed to discuss problems that the Asian American community, especially in Philadelphia, faces....

Will Perkins: In Lab Band, we are learning about how to cover songs properly and how to write song charts for our instruments. It is interesting to me because I've wanted to learn how to write song...

Friends Select School’s dining hall is open and operating for the majority of every school day, dishing out a wide variety of meals and snacks to satiate the students and staff.  If the FSS community...