Philadelphia

Philadelphia is my home town it is currently the fifth largest city in the U.S. as well as one of the oldest. Philadelphia is both racially and ethnically diverse with the African-American population being the largest at 42 percent; there are significant geographic clusters of populations by race/ethnicity. Philadelphia has 42 hospitals yet it is plagued by health issues that top the nation. The infant mortality rate in Philadelphia is the highest in the nation with the African-American population having the highest percentage. Philadelphia also has a significantly high percentage of mothers who haven’t received prenatal care in first trimester, 15.5 percent compared to the national percent of seven. Appropriate prenatal care optimizes the likelihood of a full-term pregnancy…

Exploring Philadelphia is one of my favorite things to do. I live a little outside of the area, but I am taking my new home by storm. This weekend I took in all Philadelphia has to offer. From subway to walking, one place to another my experience was one for the books. It was a bright Monday afternoon when our excursion took place. We took full advantage of our day off. At 3:00 PM we set off for the subway. As freshman, the subway can be quite frightening. Which way is the right way? Do I have…

Movie Critique Submitted to Dr. Ashley Newell Submitted by Anuradha Adhikari Submitted on October 19, 2015 Philadelphia is a high-profile Hollywood movie which took AIDS plague seriously and was able to create a wave. The dread-disease drama seems difficult to deal within a company and the disease tends to scare even white collars. Basically the movie describes the downfall of an outstanding corporate lawyer because of his disease. (Demme, 1993) Andy Beckett, a senior associate…

“Philadelphia Theatre Company” The Philadelphia theatre company which is located in Philadelphia, PA was founded in 1974 by Robert Hedley and Jean Harrison.It is said that the theatre has produced over hundreds of world premieres and has hosted dozens of world recognized artists. But in October of 2007 the Philadelphia Theatre company has partnered with a new brand known as Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The PTC made a start decision to combined their company with the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The…

The corner of Broad and Sansom will always have a special place in my heart. In my travels around the city of Philadelphia, it is one of the few places that can smack me in the face with déjà vu. Whenever I walk by and look up at the windows above I still see the “David Wright shot a 72 on Wednesday” sign (this became a battle cry for me whenever the Phillies played the Mets, regardless of whether or not Wright was in the lineup). That was the prime location I was able to snag on October 31,…

are caused by an error in a person’s genes. Some genetic disorders appear as birth defects, while others do not become distinct until later in life. They can rage from terminal to mild. Scientists have distinguished more that 9,000 genetic disorders, some of which are exceptionally rare while others are common. One such genetic disorder is Philadelphia Translocation, a possibly terminal and relatively rare genetic disorder (fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. per year are diagnosed). Named for…

the Philadelphia 76ers were back in action on Sunday taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an action-packed game that saw the Sixers get out to a 10-0 lead in the opening frame and ultimately scoring 72 points in the first half. However, the Bucks did not back down, thanks to a tremendous performance from All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 35 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Antetokounmpo's outstanding performance plus the Sixers' deteriorating second half play, helped…

Kun Kim Prof. Sosner 9-25-14 There is Always money in the Banana stand. The two shows It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Arrested Development are both categorized as comedies, however one can be hardly considered a comedy. Arrested Development was a show that had aired only four seasons, whereas It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has aired for nine. It can be said that Arrested Development is a “smart" comedy and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is more of a “vulgar” comedy. Arrested…

It is an initiative campaign that enables schools and organizations to challenge anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry as a whole. No Place for Hate has an innovative and powerful model for creating more inclusive environments, it aims to reduce bias and bullying, increase appreciation for diversity and build communities of respect. The initiative is free-of-charge, and is tailored to fit the needs and cultures of any school or organization. The Philadelphia Regional Office first implemented No…

Northcentral is a area in the North Philadelphia section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The name of the area is derived from its location, because Northcentral is near the center of North Philadelphia. Northcentral Philadelphia is primarily a low-income neighborhood which is plagued with poverty and crime. The neighborhood seems to have very few opportunities for its residents. However, in the last few years the neighborhood is an upcoming neighborhood with the help of Temple University for…