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Home2026February

Month: February 2026

Anatomy of a School Closure

Overbrook residents make their voices heard at Facilities Master Plan meeting

February 27, 2026 Ireland Davies

Overbrook residents made their voices heard at School Board meeting on Feb 26.

North Philadelphia

EXCLUSIVE: Black Lion Party Chairman Loses License to Carry Firearms

February 26, 2026 Jocelyn Renee Hockaday

Paul Birdsong, chairman of The Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, was served a notice on Feb 13, 2026, that his license to carry a firearm had been revoked by the Philadelphia Police Department.

Overbrook
Southwest Philadelphia

At Overbrook Elementary, The Fight against School Closure is Intergenerational

February 25, 2026 Zachary Gephart

As a potential closure looms, the mother and daughter speak up to keep their shared educational home.

Overbrook School Meeting
Southwest Philadelphia

“All of These Kids Are My Kids”: Overbrook Community Members Speak Out Ahead of School District Meeting

February 25, 2026 Julianna Musser

Rhemar Pouncey uses her voice to fight for her grandson’s school and the Community Meeting to Save Overbrook Elementary School.

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