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Articles by Simone Stancil

Government

Overbrook Farms: Community Members Memorialize, Demonstrate At New Wilson Goode Sign

December 3, 2018 Simone Stancil 3

On the 2400 block of North 59th Street, just below the newly named W. Wilson Goode Sr. Way, stands a four-foot-tall shrine that reads, “To honor former Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr. with a street, [continue reading…]

Center City

Center City: Four Groups Organize LOVE Park Rally Against Transgender Discrimination

October 29, 2018 Simone Stancil 0

Chants of, “Stand up! Fight back!” echoed throughout LOVE Park on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Hundreds gathered to vocalize their concerns about recent threats to transgender civil rights and to show support for the transgender community. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Arts: Philadelphia Open Studios Tour Returns To The City

October 23, 2018 Simone Stancil 0

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) is holding its annual Philadelphia Open Studios Tour (POST) throughout October. For the first two weeks of the month, visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the work [continue reading…]

Center City

City Hall: POWER Urges City Council To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour

October 22, 2018 Simone Stancil 0

Members of the Philadelphia POWER community (pictured above) gathered at City Hall council chambers to voice their concerns and support the introduction of living wage legislation on Thursday, Sept. 27. The measure, if approved, will [continue reading…]

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