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This month, Block by Block Philly, a non-profit organization that seeks to keep the streets of Philadelphia clean, held a “clean-off” with a Chicago non-profit called Cleanup Club Chicago.   The clean-off lasted for the entire month of October and challenged both cities to collect the most bags of trash possible.   David Evans, the

Philadelphians took to the streets Saturday, Oct. 18, to take part in No Kings Day, a broad national movement that included an estimated 2,700 marches in nearly every major city across the country and drew

This September the SNAP-Ed program was cut as a part of the Trump Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This bill cuts taxes, changes federal spending levels, raises the national debt limit, and reshapes funding across

As the Trump administration send National Guard troops to cities across the U.S., District Attorney Larry Krasner held town hall meetings to organize Philadelphia residents  In a crowded church, on an unseasonably warm evening for

HHA connects and creates community throughout the Philadelphia Area and builds communication and connection through strength and heritage pride. In Philadelphia, Montgomery County area, Jacqueline Rocco birthed an idea during her time working as commissioner

On June 14th, the “No Kings” protest in Philadelphia drew an estimated 80,000 people in a powerful demonstration against the Trump administration, coinciding with Flag Day and Donald Trump’s birthday. Led by voices like Arndrea Waters King and supported by organizations including Indivisible Philadelphia and the ACLU, the protest emphasized democracy, inclusion, and resistance to authoritarianism. Marchers carried signs referencing dystopian literature, chanted for justice, and gathered at the Rocky Steps for speeches from activists and lawmakers. The event underscored a united call to protect democratic values and mobilize citizens for change.

By Olivia-Anne Eisner After the sanitation trucks rumble down South Philadelphia streets, they usually leave behind a trail of crushed water bottles, debris tattered cardboard boxes, paper products, empty ripped chip bags, broken plastic coffee

By: Olivia-Anne Eisner SEPTA riders are in trouble. Looming budget cuts will cause a reduction of services, fare hikes, and a guaranteed disruption to passengers. “If these service cuts happen, I will either need to start