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HomeAuthorsShannon Hurley

Articles by Shannon Hurley

Center City

Activism: Philadelphia’s Wavering Sanctuary City Status

May 9, 2017Shannon Hurley and

Full of culture and immigrants from around the world, Philadelphia is one of many jurisdictions that serves as a refuge for both documented and undocumented immigrants. In 2017, the United States and much of the

Center City

Activism: Rachel Winsberg Leads JVP Philly’s Outreach

April 6, 2017Shannon Hurley and

Rachel Winsberg is helping lead the way for the Jewish community in Philadelphia. Jewish Voice For Peace (JVP) is a national, grassroots organization focusing on Jewish traditions and working for a just and lasting peace. The

Center City

Activism: Five Historical Activism Locations In Philadelphia

April 5, 2017Shannon Hurley and

As the birthplace of the U.S., Philadelphia holds the history of William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and many others. These people stood on the front lines of making a change, not necessarily in battle,

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Center City: Philadelphia’s Irish Community Supports Civil Rights

March 30, 2017Shannon Hurley

People of Irish descent in Philadelphia have a history dating back to the pre-American Revolution era. According to the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), Irish Americans make up the largest ethnic group in the Philadelphia area.

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