Sabrina Emms is a science journalist, living in Fishtown. She got her start as an intern at WHYY’s The Pulse. Before that she worked as a researcher, looking at the way bones are formed. When out of the lab and away from her computer, she's moonlighted as a pig vet's assistant and a bagel baker. She likes writing about science, health, and the people stuck in between the two.
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Sep. 17, 2021 1:16 pm
Festival in Manayunk focuses on films by and about women
The third annual LUNAFEST, which benefits Girls on the Run Philadelphia, is happening on September 25 at the Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center.
Jul. 1, 2021 3:31 pm
In ‘Faces of Courage’ the collaboration of artist and nonprofit becomes more than documentation
The collaboration between Harvey Finkle and New Sanctuary Movement could perhaps serve as a model for other nonprofits and other artists. The key, according to Finkle, is that it be a true collaboration.
Apr. 27, 2021 8:55 am
‘We know we have to do things differently’: This partnership is ready to invest in Kensington in a new way
The Kensington Community Resilience Fund, which launches today, will be offering $10,000 grants to community organizations that amplify the voices of the Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill communities.
Apr. 9, 2021 10:15 am
When little things mean a lot
New sheets and towels. A suitcase instead of a garbage bag for your clothes. The security deposit for a safe place to stay. Joel Embiid's recent donation will go to provide what may seem commonplace but isn't common for the youth YSI Philly serves.
Dec. 9, 2020 8:00 am
Indonesian restaurants in Philly have kept operating through ingenuity and tenacity. But how much longer?
Indonesian Lantern's Indah Nuritasari and Generocity contributor Sabrina Emms talk to three restaurateurs about COVID's ongoing impact on a sector that's a key part of the community.
Dec. 7, 2020 8:41 am
Reporting on gun violence needs the help of credible messengers, says PCGVR’s Jim MacMillan
The Credible Messengers Reporting Project hopes to pair journalists with trusted community members in a collaboration that can help move the needle on gun violence in Philadelphia.
Nov. 23, 2020 11:03 am
In Philly’s Indonesian community, every COVID-19 death has been impactful. And prompts its members to help each other
The number of cases of COVID-19 in the community has been declining, but the effort to combat misinformation and get legitimate health care is ongoing.
Nov. 2, 2020 9:00 am
Two Philly Indonesian faith leaders talk about voting, engagement and big issues
Pastor Aldo Siahaan and Pastor Emmanuel Tandean don't agree on much in this election — but they believe wholeheartedly that their community should get out to vote.