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Maggie Christian

Maggie Christian is a freelance journalist who frequently writes about disability issues. While attending Haverford College she served as the editor-in-chief of its student-run newspaper, The Clerk. A Boston native, she spends her free time following the Red Sox and sipping Dunkin Donuts iced coffee.

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PEP Bowl is hosting a good ol’ fashioned bowling tournament this weekend event

Mar. 31, 2017 11:00 am

PEP Bowl is hosting a good ol’ fashioned bowling tournament this weekend

The bowling alley that employs people with disabilities is raising money for its job training and placement services.
Art-Reach and FringeArts are teaming up for a ‘radically accessible’ Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret feature

Jan. 18, 2017 12:57 pm

Art-Reach and FringeArts are teaming up for a ‘radically accessible’ Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret

The performance will feature an ASL interpreter, audio description and visual captioning. It's something more arts organizations should consider doing, said Art-Reach ED John Orr.
Remembering those lost in Philadelphia’s homeless community feature

Dec. 22, 2016 12:47 pm

Remembering those lost in Philadelphia’s homeless community

Project HOME and other homelessness advocates gathered to mourn those who died in the past year at the annual Homeless Memorial Day.
How South Philly Food Co-op used grassroots organizing to attract over 600 members feature

Dec. 16, 2016 8:35 am

How South Philly Food Co-op used grassroots organizing to attract over 600 members

The cooperative recently announced its permanent location and is set to open next year.
This coalition is helping marginalized populations make it to the polls feature

Nov. 7, 2016 12:55 pm

This coalition is helping marginalized populations make it to the polls

Vote for Homes trains volunteers to assist and help transport homeless, formerly incarcerated and disabled voters on Election Day.
Here’s how Philly can shrink the digital literacy gap event

Aug. 1, 2016 8:45 am

Here’s how Philly can shrink the digital literacy gap

A recent PhillyCAM panel featuring FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn discussed ways to increase digital inclusion in disadvantaged communities.
Mighty Writers gathered over 2,000 kids to break a world record event

Jul. 27, 2016 3:49 pm

Mighty Writers gathered over 2,000 kids to break a world record

While sitting on the Art Museum steps and answering the writing prompt, “If I were president …” they attempted to become the “most kids age 7 to 17 writing essays at the same time and place.”