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Hip‑Hop star Freeway gives back with career program for Philadelphia students

ByTim Mader

Saturday, June 6, 2026 4:10AM

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia hip-hop legend Freeway is giving back to the community where he grew up.

He recently helped launch a special career opportunity for students at Mastery’s Pickett Campus in Germantown.

Students graduating from the program receive certification and direct entry into the workforce in their careers.

Action News community journalist Tim Madder has the story.

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