How Philly Gamblers Helped Raise $500K Toward a Fresh Horse Barn For Kids in Fairmount Park
By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza Dec. 23, 2024 When gamblers are placing their bets this holiday season across Philadelphia casinos, they may not realize that a portion of gaming revenue is shared [...]
As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
Work to Ride is another organization helping at-risk youth in Philadelphia. Founded by Lezlie Hiner in 1994, the group uses horsemanship, equine sports and education to keep children and teens [...]
Upper Darby native becomes 1rst Black woman to compete in U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championships
Shariah Harris said it was “surreal” when she rode out onto the polo pitch with her teammates for their first match earlier this month in the U.S. Open Women’s Polo [...]
U.S. Polo Assn. Supports 2024 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship(R) Airing on ESPN
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2024 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), was proud to again support the [...]
Upper Darby native and local nurse becomes first Black woman to compete in U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championships
Shariah Harris started riding horses in Philadelphia at 8 years old. In addition to being a polo athlete, she also works as an operating room nurse.
Shariah Harris makes history as first Black woman to play in US Open Women’s Polo Championship
OKEECHOBEE — Shariah Harris never dreamed she would play in the U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship, let alone make history. Harris, 25, became the first Black woman to play in [...]
Lankenau nurse is first Black player to compete at U.S. Women’s Polo Championship
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A nurse from Philadelphia recently became the first Black player to compete in the U.S. Women's Polo Championship. Shariah Harris started riding at Philadelphia's Work to Ride [...]
2023 End of Year Newsletter
Work to Ride is a sanctuary, where Philadelphia youth can come to be safe and begin building their lives based on their own choices instead of their circumstances. Students develop [...]
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