On a Stage Shared With Trains, a Voice to Stir the Soul
Within the underground world of subway performers, Geechee Dan is a legendary singer, who has perhaps taken a most singular journey. (The New York Times)
In Changing Harlem, a Mosque Struggles to Pay Rent
The mosque has been crammed into its run-down, rented space for about 16 years, serving the mostly West African congregation of more than 1,000. But after a persistent rent dispute with its landlord, the mosque finds itself in housing court facing eviction. (The New York Times)
On a Corner Plagued by Violence, Rallying to Say Enough Is Enough
Community residents gather late into the night on violence-plagued corners to send a message and a plea: Enough is enough. (The New York Times)
They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops
For old-time stickball players, much of their neighborhood has disappeared. But on Sunday mornings, the pride in their “poor man’s game” is on full display. (The New York Times)
Keeping standards high at Boys Latin
David Hardy believes every young man at Boys’ Latin is “the architect of his own fortune.” But to build that future, students must first pass inspection. The high school also embodies Hardy’s vision of getting more boys, particularly African American boys, into college, an uphill battle. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Earlier complaint against 2 officers similar to another harassment allegation
As with the other cases of alleged police misconduct, this one has two disparate accounts. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
He’s beating the odds. Northeast High star has big dreams, big challenges
Deion Barnes is ranked as the sixth-best defensive end in the country, and he has narrowed his choices of big-time football programs. With football season fast approaching, he faces his biggest challenges and decisions, some right outside his front door. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Stepping Up
Overbrook’s Men of Tustin fight for their community, guiding its youth by strong, tough example. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
A life on the street
Kia Gregory 