In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin which skyrocketed to a record $109,000 in January 2025 has crashed by 21 percentage points over the past 90 days. Bitcoin’s rise is fueled by deregulation and blockchain innovation—President Donald Trump’s pledge to establish the US as “the crypto capital of the world.”
Philadelphia is called The City of Murals, thanks to the thousands of murals found throughout the city streets. This living gallery is home to several street art and works that celebrate a history of culture and diversity.
Radiating different shades of melanin so rich it could make a sunset jealous, Black Beauty Queens have strutted, slayed the pageant stage, and shaken up the status quo. When Beyoncé sang Brown Skin Girl, it served as a reminder that every shade of Black beauty is worthy of admiration.
Off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean, lies the beautiful island of Comoros. Famously referred to as the “perfumed isles,” Comoros is an archipelago composed of four main islands: Grande Comore (Ngazidja), Mohéli (Mwali), Anjouan (Nzwani), and Mayotte (Maore).
Podcasting, once a niche medium, has experienced exponential growth. In the United States, awareness of podcasting soared from 22% of the adult population in 2006 to nearly 80% by 2022.
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.
Valerie Smallwood has spent 20 years in public service, returning to the role after a brief leave in 2018 due to health concerns. Her decision to come back was driven by one reason: service.
“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.
This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate these heroines who left an indelible mark on Philadelphia and beyond.
