recent work A handful of stories I’ve written: Mariposas Galácticas honors its ancestors with music for community empowerment This LGBTQ birding group invites you to share in the community of folks experiencing ‘bird joy’ The Gayborhood is losing two bars owned by people of color Q&A with Philly hajichi revivalist and tattoo artist Mona Maruyama A South Philly park has been recognized for its volunteer-led native plant project Teens and kids impacted by the criminal justice system have ‘the best day’ of their lives Some stories I’m proud to have edited: Community members rallied to keep Kingsessing Rec’s basketball courts open. Parks and Rec listened. ‘This is going to hit most people.’ The COVID state of emergency has ended — but the need for support hasn’t. As Philly gathers in bars to watch the Super Bowl, another reminder for the LGBTQ community of the lack of lesbian bars Philly’s ‘bike life’ community knows their negative reputation. They say people thinking that way have it all wrong Teenagers say they don’t have anything to do. Philly Bridge & Jawn taught them how to cook for one another For Everence Federal Credit Union, bringing banking services to Kensington is an act of faith At last: Yeadon mom is reunited with her family after nearly two years in immigration limbo in Mexico