People in South Philadelphia may have been exposed to measles after the city’s Department of Public Health diagnosed a new case of the highly infectious viral disease. With a transmission rate of around 90% among non-immune individuals who are exposed to the virus, measles is extremely contagious. It’s unsettling.
In a historic move on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled a groundbreaking $800 million housing plan, aimed at preserving or building 30,000 housing units across income levels.
“We need more Black-owned businesses, more Black-owned homes, and more Black-owned assets. Ownership is the key to unlocking our economic potential and securing our financial futures.”—Killer Mike, Rapper.
What happens if the White House makes good on promises to dismantle the federal Department of Education? Unsure? You are not alone and may be one of 43 million Americans who owe $1.75 trillion in federal and private student loan debt combined. Your student loans are at stake.
When you get to Cancun, skip the overpriced resorts and head straight to Puerto Juarez, where a ferry whisks you away to the perfect vacation spot—Isla Mujeres—in under 30 minutes. Just like that, you’re in a tropical haven that feels worlds away from Cancun’s party scene.
Dakar, Senegal— Often called “Tropical Paris,” does not just welcome visitors; it leaves an eternal caress in your heart , you’d have a lingering nostalgia even after you’ve left its shores.
The U.S. government’s move to integrate cryptocurrency into its strategic reserve spurred a rapid ascent in digital asset values, sending Bitcoin to $94,164, an 11 percent increase, and Ether to $2,516, a 13 percent gain. The resulting market surge swelled cryptocurrency capitalization by over $300 billion.
“One Is Not Born, But Rather Becomes, A Woman,” -Simone De Beauvoir
Jacmel, Haiti—Despite the Haitian government’s cancellation of the 2025 National Carnival, which was initially scheduled for March 2 to 4 in Fort-Liberté, the city of Jacmel defied and celebrated from February 23 to 25.
Jamaica is a food lover’s paradise, with a unique fusion of Caribbean, African, and British influences—from jerk chicken and curry goat to fresh seafood. In this story, we feature five top restaurant picks from the sunny island from the heart of Jamaica.
