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Where to Sit When You’re Out & About & Around Philadelphia
Originally published as "City Sitting" for Philadelphia Magazine's July 2024 issue. In a city like Philadelphia, finding the perfect spot...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Four Years After the Pandemic Began, Are We All Just Awkward Now?
Originally published as "Did I Make It Awkward?" in Philadelphia Magazine's April 2024 issue. My mom is a retired therapist. When I was...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Emptying the Nest: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff Before You Move
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's March 2024 issue. Ready for a brutal truth? “Your kids don’t want your junk,” says John...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Pharrell-Approved KIN Apparel Debuts a Black History Month Line
Originally published as "Hair Apparent" in Philadelphia Magazine's February 2024 issue. On the “chop” that started it all: I come from a...
Shaunice Ajiwe


The Power of — and Problems With — Lucky Girl Syndrome
Originally published as "Wishful Thinking" in Be Well Philly's 2024 issue. Each morning, West Chester author and fourth-grade teacher...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Peek Inside Mount Airy Candle Co.’s New Studio
Originally published as "New Flames" in Philadelphia Magazine's October 2023 issue. It’s officially sweater weather — the time for...
Shaunice Ajiwe


This Facebook Group Lets Women Share Dating Woes — and Find Out if They’re Dating the Same Guy
Originally published as "Thank You For Sharing" in Philadelphia Magazine's June 2023 issue. On an otherwise pleasant evening in mid-May...
Shaunice Ajiwe


This Self-Taught Metalsmith Turned Her Side Hustle Into a Successful Jewelry Line
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's April 2023 issue. Huntingdon Valley native Rachael Compton is a self-taught metalsmith...
Shaunice Ajiwe


The Ultimate Voter’s Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Race: Cherelle Parker
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's April 2023 issue. Born and raised in West Oak Lane, not far from her current Mount Airy...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Endless Adventures: An Insider’s Guide to Exploring Wissahickon Valley Park
Originally published in Be Well Philly's 2023 issue. For Hiking Ruffian Tittmann, executive director of Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW),...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Endless Adventures: Popular Trails and Access Points Throughout Wissahickon Valley Park, Mapped
Originally published in Be Well Philly's 2023 issue. Trail Talk Familiarize yourself with some of the park’s most popular pathways. F:...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Dorothy Johnson-Speight, Founder of Mothers in Charge, on Channeling Pain to Bring About Change
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's March issue. In December of 2001, Khaaliq Jabbar Johnson — a 24-year-old middle-school...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Bringing Down the House
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's December 2022 issue. SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO, in a charming 19th-century rowhome in the...
Shaunice Ajiwe


New Michener Museum Exhibit Celebrates the Shoe as Art
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's October 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


Where to Eat Around Temple’s Campus
Originally published on phillymag.com in September. Temple’s campus is ever-changing: buildings rise, fall and shape-shift every few...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Your Guide to the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
The 26th annual Fringe Festival is about to hit Philly like a ton of bricks. Here are some of the most promising snippets from their...
Shaunice Ajiwe


A Grown-Up Caribbean Getaway on a Virgin Voyages’ Adults-Only Cruise
The all-inclusive, child-free paradise of the Scarlet Lady will help you tap into your childlike sense of curiosity. Originally published...
Shaunice Ajiwe


#GirlsWhoInk: How Philly’s Femme-Focused Shops Took the Pain Out of My First Tattoo
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's September 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


Best of Philly 2022: 60 Minutes with 40+ Double Dutch Club
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's August 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


Poet Laureates Celebrate Philly’s Black Literary Community
Trapeta Mayson and Yolanda Wisher bring ConsenSIS to Awbury Arboretum this week. Originally published on phillymag.com, July 27 2022....
Shaunice Ajiwe
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