Alumna Spotlight: Cheryl Ann Wadlington Honored Nationally
Cheryl Ann Wadlington is a Philadelphia native and CCP alum. She was recognized by the Obama administration in 2016 as a “Champion of Change” for the work that she does … Read More
Author: Nastassja Holm
New COVID-19 restrictions begin on Friday
On Nov 12 Philadelphia’s daily confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed that of April by double. Just four short days later on Monday, Nov 16, Mayor Kenny released an executive order introducing … Read More
CCP Raises Visibility of the Foster Care System
For much of 2020, Philadelphia’s progressively-minded institutions have drawn their focus to improving the lives of marginalized groups. On Nov. 12, the Women’s Outreach & Advocacy Center hosted a workshop … Read More
Staying Healthy Despite New Closures
With coronavirus cases increasing in Philadelphia by nearly five-fold, going to a gym or fitness center isn’t as simple as it was before the coronavirus pandemic. I interviewed two gym … Read More
Activists Call for Systemic Changes During Philly Trans March
The 10th annual Philly Trans March on October 10 provided a timely reminder of the changes still necessary for the safety and liberation of trans people in the city. About … Read More
Policing While Black
In today’s climate of civil unrest against police brutality, black police officers exist in the middle of two worlds. We often hear from the side of the police and the … Read More
Students Adjust to a Virtual Transfer Process
While the Community College of Philadelphia campus is closed, reaching out to transfer institutions now requires more from students than simply stopping by a transfer booth between classes. Transfer Week … Read More
Sisterhood Sit-In, A Modern Protest
In Fishtown, Harriet’s Book Shop hosts a performative sit-in protest in response to racist threatening emails. On Monday, October 12th at 4 pm Harriet’s Bookshop hosted a Sisterhood Sit-in. The … Read More
Summation of Debates as Election Day Nears
The Presidential election is just around the corner but between the texts, ads, and commercials, you already knew that right? For many, navigating the presidential elections can be a confusing … Read More
Having trouble adjusting to this “New Normal”?
Since March 2020, the world has been turned upside down as public schools, restaurants and other nonessential businesses were forced to close for months on end due to the COVID-19 … Read More
CCP elects SGA Representatives
While the United States Presidential debates are in full swing, the Community College of Philadelphia has also had its own debates. The SGA debates and election ran from October 8-9. … Read More
Ways to Vote on November 3rd
As we approach a pivotal point in American history, how will you vote? 2020 has certainly been a year for the history books, starting with WWIII memes, then forest fires, … Read More