If you’ve been in West Reading on Sundays around 5, you may have thought there was a race happening. It’s hard to miss a huge group of people running down 6th ave. But it isn’t a race; it’s a community of runners dedicated to living their best lives through fitness and team work. The Nemesis…
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5 Tips for Letting Go (of Your Clothes)
I’m not going to lie – I think I’m a hoarder. But not like a Hoarders, hoarder. More like a baby hoarder. It has been hard to admit that but as I’ve moved, cleaned, and reorganized, it became undeniable: I own A LOT of shit. Most recently it became obvious when I decided to clean…
Dominicans to Support In Reading, PA!
Feliz dia de la Independencia mi gente! *insert airhorn noise* *queue “platano con salami” song* As most Dominicans, I am very proud to be Dominican. As most people know, Dominicans are very proud to be Dominicans. Most of my peers remember Dominican Independence day back at Reading High. Kids flooding the streets with Dominicans colors,…
TWOI Presents: LOVE[LESS]: The Second Collection of Poems and Essays
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of my favorite holiday, I have brought back LOVE[LESS]! This year I’m honored to bring you 26 pieces about love and heartbreak. Thank you so much to all of the amazing writers who contributed a little piece of themselves for this project. I love you all so much. This is…
The West Reading Fashion Show
Last night I had the honor to attend the West Reading Fashion Show. I’ll be honest and say that I had no idea what to expect. As a girl from Reading, I don’t spend too much time in West Reading. Everything I need is right here in my city. But as a lover of clothing…
The Wonder of Ivy Presents: Who to Watch in 2019
Last year I created The Wonder of Ivy’s “Who To Watch” list because I felt like I did not see myself or my peers represented in our community. Day in and day out I saw so many of us grinding in our lanes and felt that I needed to use my platform to elevate us…
All Eyes on You – Clean Floors & More: Gil and Claudia Nazario
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? We’ve gotten closer to our goal…
All Eyes on You – Jordan “Jay” Rodriguez
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? My brand and company has grown…
All Eyes on You – Taliah Feldi
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? I have yet released my Natural…
The Importance of Great Friends
“Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” I first heard this line from Mr. Calloway, one of the vice principals at Reading High back in 2007. It has always stayed with me, but it wasn’t until recently that I was able to recognize the value of it. I have had a lot…
