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Elective Angioplasty Helps Patients Address Heart Problems

by Jess Downey | Apr 14, 2022 | Health

Elective coronary angioplasty gives patients the chance to address blocked arteries and possibly...

A Friendship Tested by Racial Biases in Book and Real Life

by Jess Downey | Mar 10, 2022 | Her Story, Share

In their novel, We Are Not Like Them, set in Philadelphia, Christine Pride and Jo Piazza tell the story of an interracial friendship tested by a police shooting that hits too close to home. In real life, the arduous writing process of such a challenging topic brought their own friendship to the brink.

How Can We Help Kids Survive the Pandemic? Make ‘Em Laugh

by Andy Myer | Jan 24, 2022 | Voices

During this frightening time for the world and especially uncertain times for kids, laughter is the best medicine.

How Sports Made Me a Better Human

by Amita Mehta | Jan 19, 2022 | Voices

Playing sports made me feel seen, gave me a sense of purpose, and helped me build confidence.

You Can Find Love Later in Life. Here’s proof

by Meghan Rabbitt | Jan 10, 2022 | Her Story

Five late-in-life love stories that will remind you that there’s no expiration date on your heart.

Inside Julie K. Brown’s Groundbreaking Reporting on Jeffrey Epstein

by Dana O'Neil | Jan 5, 2022 | Her Story

Raised in the Philadelphia area, investigative reporter Julie K. Brown wrote a three-part series for the Miami Herald that broke the Jeffrey Epstein story wide open and changed the course of history.

Caring for a New Life After a Painful Loss

by Jess Downey | Jan 5, 2022 | Engage

The newly implemented Rainbow Baby program at Capital Health gives families who have endured the loss of a baby the chance to bring in a new life with empathy and care.

Trenton’s Athing Mu is a Legend in the Making

by Jess Downey | Dec 23, 2021 | Her Story, Share

The world may know Athing Mu as one of the most promising young athletes on the planet, a record-breaking track star, a world champion, and a gold medal-winning athlete. But in Trenton, we call her ours.

How Her Daughter’s Stroke Changed Leslie Gudel Forever

by Dana O'Neil | Oct 8, 2021 | Her Story, Share

Leslie Gudel’s life took a sudden turn in 2014 when her 10-year-old daughter had a stroke. She launched a not-for-profit to help other AVM and aneurysm survivors. Now, 6 years later, both mother and daughter are reinventing themselves yet again.

Natalie Tung’s HomeWorks is Giving Opportunities to Girls in Trenton

by Jess Downey | Oct 4, 2021 | Her Story, Share

Born in Hong Kong, Natalie Tung’s experience at the Lawrenceville School led to an idea that blossomed into HomeWorks, a free, community-based residential program for Black and brown girls. Launched in 2016, her nonprofit is removing obstacles of systemic inequality and creating opportunities for marginalized girls in Trenton.