Elections
Elections: Campaign Volunteers in Chester Greet Voters, Pass Along Optimism
Residents volunteer to help voters cast their ballots at the local senior community center in Chester City, in Delaware County. […]
Politics
Elections
Elections: PA State Rep. Kristine Howard and Challenger Wendy Leland Makes Closing Cases to Chester County Residents
The pivotal race between Kristine Howard and Wendy Leland will decide who represents Pennsylvania’s 167th District. […]
City Hall
City Hall: Officials Say City’s Post-COVID Economy Must Be More Equitable
In a hearing on Philadelphia’s path towards economic recovery, testimony from officials stressed plans to make the new economy more fair. […]
Politics
West Philadelphia: Community Gathers to Discuss Gun Violence and Prevention
With homicide rates in Philadelphia up by 6% last year, residents in West Philadelphia are voicing their concerns about the gun violence in their neighborhood. More than 50 people attended the “Report to the People” […]
Center City
Old City: Civic Engagement Fair Encourages Philadelphians to Stay Involved
Even though the results are in on the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia, the importance of civic engagement is not diminished. […]
Elections
Wharton: Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia Hosts Municipal Candidates for Trick-or-Treat Night
Municipal candidates joined Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) for a Trick-or-Treat Meet-and-Greet on Oct. 16 to increase engagement for the Nov. 5 election. Organizers said the event was designed as a unique way for […]
Government
Politics: Activists Call for Criminal Justice Reform
Political activists and community members joined Matthew Charles at the University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 9 to discuss criminal justice reform on a national and local level. Charles spoke about his personal experience with prison […]
Center City
Old City: City Council Candidates Vie for 5th Square Endorsements
Members Philadelphia’s urbanist PAC, 5th Square, met for their October monthly meeting to discuss issues and meet city council candidates. […]
Elections
Northwest: Greg Paulmier is Running for City Council Again
Fifth time’s a charm for this long-time Germantown resident hoping to unseat Cindy Bass. […]
Environment
Environment: Philadelphia Fights Back Against Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies are seemingly taking over Pennsylvania one county at a time, and they descended upon Philadelphia residents this fall. Experts have many tips for the public on how to control and minimize damage from […]