Beatrice Forman

Newsroom intern

Beatrice Forman is budding digital culture journalist with a passion for breaking down TikTok trends, uncovering the next big content creator, and highlighting inequities on social media’s biggest platforms. A senior at the University of Pennsylvania studying communications and political science, Beatrice is the editor in chief of 34th Street Magazine and the former Diversity Chair of the Daily Pennsylvanian, where she created a fellowship program for BIPOC undergraduates. She previously covered local businesses for Philadelphia magazine, TikTok for Vox, and penned an economic mobility newsletter for Resolve Philadelphia. Now, she’s covering Latino life and priorities in Philly for Billy Penn.

Pastries at Kouklet Brazillian Bakehouse, opening soon in South Philly

Philly food and drink scene

Where to find late-night sweets: 10 dessert cafes in Philadelphia

Looking to spice up date night? Go out for a treat.

Jovannie, 2, was dressed to celebrate his heritage at Stroll the Harbor

Latino Life in Philly

The Puerto Rican Day Parade was canceled again, but Philly’s growing Latino population still celebrated

Instead, a community-focused event brought thousands to the waterfront.

El Desfile del Día de Puerto Rico fue cancelado nuevamente, pero la creciente población latina de Filadelfia aún celebró

En cambio, un evento centrado en la comunidad atrajo a miles de personas a la costa.

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