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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


Where to See Art in Philly This Summer
From grand celebrations of movement forefathers to up-and-comer shows to puppets, here’s what to see at the city’s galleries and museums...
Shaunice Ajiwe


The 411
Originally published in Philadelphia Wedding's Summer/Fall 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


11 Philadelphia Museums to Visit at Night
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's July 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


How to Stage Shakespeare’s Most Sexist Play in 2022
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's July 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


Here’s What Your Wedding at Lilah in Fishtown Could Look Like
Originally published in Philadelphia Wedding's Summer/Fall 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


7 Great Amusement Parks You Can Drive to From Philly
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's June 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


4 Sea-Derived Skin-Care Treatments to Add to Your Routine
Originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's June 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


How to Buy the Perfect Wedding Lingerie for Your Dress
Originally published in Philadelphia Wedding's Summer/Fall 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


4 Local Makers to Check Out for Sustainable Kids’ Gifts
This Scout was originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's May 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


The Brains Beneath The Hair
This Scout: Maker was originally published in Philadelphia Magazine's February 2022 issue.
Shaunice Ajiwe


Black Led Chef Collective Holds Food Drives
Originally published by Philadelphia Neighborhoods on May 3, 2021. The once hearty relationship between Philadelphia and food has been on...
Shaunice Ajiwe


12 Virtual Philly Pride Month Events to Add to Your Calendar Now
Originally published by Philadelphia magazine, on June 8th, 2020. Pride is a spectacular time for people to come together and celebrate...
Shaunice Ajiwe


What's Not To Like About The Lighthouse?
It’s become a tradition of mine. On rainy days I turn to Amazon Prime to watch Robert Pattinson, donned in a lush sailor’s mustache,...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Philadelphia Black-Owned Bookstores You Can Shop at Now
Originally published by Philadelphia Magazine on June 2, 2020. Looking for ways to support Philly black-owned businesses? Looking for...
Shaunice Ajiwe


8 Ways to Honor Juneteenth in Philadelphia
Originally published by Philadelphia magazine, on June 17th, 2020. This year will mark the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth — a...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Vape taxes may boost cigarette sales, study finds
Originally published by The Temple News on March 10th, 2020. As local and state governments across the United States move to tax or...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Mayor’s citywide street sweeping plan lacks detail
Originally published in The Temple News, on January 31st, 2020. Uncertainty continues to surround Mayor Jim Kenney’s promise to resurrect...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Here Are All the Places You Can Drop Off Your Mail-In Ballot
Originally published by Philadelphia magazine on May 29th, 2020. Philadelphia area voters concerned that their mail-in ballots won’t...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Alone Not Lonely
Originally published by collegemagazine.com on April 8, 2019. Usually, once we go to college we think we never have to spend another...
Shaunice Ajiwe


5 Books to Read Based on Your Netflix Faves
Here is my most recent article on College Magazine, I’m at over 150 shares! Thanks for the support! More recommendation articles to come…...
Shaunice Ajiwe


Inside the Headspace of a Beloved Philadelphia Art Academy Professor
by Omonike Shaunice Ajiwe The first noticeable thing about Professor William Scott Noel is not the way he looks. It’s his surroundings,...
Shaunice Ajiwe


The Current Struggle of Gynecological Health in College
by Shaunice Ajiwe What A Gynecologist Wants You to Know About Women’s Health Grades, doctors’ visits, meetings, classes, forms, FAFSA,...
Shaunice Ajiwe


CM’s Guide to the Printmaking Major
Originally published by collegemagazine.com on October 15, 2018. Some of the most recognizable artistic images in history came from...
Shaunice Ajiwe
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