The athletic center is a space for people to come together and do what they please in the area. People use this space to chill, crack jokes, eat, and just enjoy the company of their peers. This area...

Football fans gathered outside Angelo’s Pizzeria at 736 S. 9th Street on Sunday during NFL Wild Card Weekend, representing the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Steelers as...

This year, for Social Justice Week, I was in the Women’s Empowerment track. Throughout the week, we listened to six speakers and went on three field trips. On Tuesday, we heard from Sheena Howard, a...

For Social Justice Week, I chose to be in the Addiction track group, where we learned about how addiction affects our community. On our first day, Eriach Fox visited and talked to our group about the biological...

 In early January of 2026, Friends Select School opened an extension to the Parkway building for upper school students and classrooms. It came with four new common spaces for students, including the largest,...

Graffiti Pier Park, outside of Fishtown on the Delaware River, is a landmark sight for graffiti artists and writers that clearly displays why Philadelphia is a hub for graffiti culture. Pier 18, originally...

I was in the Women's Empowerment track, which was dedicated to empowering women and educating men. On the first day, we had a talk led by a woman who has written many comic books and has a PhD in communication....

Wawa and Comcast, perhaps two of the most recognizable brands in Philadelphia. Between the gleaming monument to Philadelphia’s advancement and the humble shrine to Philadelphia’s grit stands Benjamin...

Ever heard of the Wes Anderson Paradox? The answer should be no, because I’ve made it up. It goes a little something like this: If Wes Anderson ever makes a stylistically different movie, is it still...

I was a co-leader for the Misogyny in Media track during Social Justice Week. Throughout the week, we learned about the rise of red-pill content on social media and how young men and women are affected...

This Social Justice Week, I, alongside my two peers, Lily and Giselle, took on the responsibility of leading the Women’s Empowerment track. My experience as a track group leader was rewarding, enlightening,...

During Friends Select’s annual Social Justice Week, I participated in the Immigration Reform track. We spent the week doing activities, going on field trips, and hearing from speakers.  On our first...