Government
South Philadelphia: Juntos Greets Latinx Immigrants with Community and Resources
Juntos is a community based organization that works to help Latinx immigrants with any issues they might run into here in Philadelphia. [Read More]
Government
Government
Wynnefield: How One Woman Works To End Gun Violence
Movita Johnson-Harrell provides knowledge on how she takes the time to help individuals in her community while trying to make a difference. [Read More]
Education
Politics: Cogbill Seeks Win in Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
The Democratic candidate is running for the United States House of Representatives with gun violence prevention as his number one issue. [Read More]
Center City
City Hall: Parks and Rec Heroes Call for an Increase to Parks’ Budget
Amid ongoing City budget hearings, the advocacy group Parks and Rec Heroes hosted a rally outside City Hall to advocate for increased spending on Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation department in Philadelphia on Thursday April 21st. [Read More]
City Hall
Immigration: Office of Immigrant Affairs Works With Refugee and Immigrant Population
Amy Eusebio holds a background in social work and has utilized that experience to go into helping immigrants that need assistance with getting immersed/adjusted to the United States, and more specifically Philadelphia. [Read More]
Fishtown
Fishtown: Friends of Fishtown Library React to Mayor’s Budget
Members of the group met on April 11 to discuss Mayor Kenney’s recently released budget and what that meant for trying to support the library. [Read More]
Environment
Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit
Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents. [Read More]
Government
Health: After Health Commissioner’s Resignation, Harm Reduction Organizations Ask ‘What’s Next?’
With the resignation of health commissioner Thomas Farley, harm reduction organizations fighting the city’s opioid crisis wonder what this change in leadership means following another increase in drug overdose deaths in 2020. [Read More]
COVID-19
COVID-19: Officials Urge PA Renters to Make Use of Renewed Assistance Program
At a press briefing on April 12, state and local officials including Mayor Jim Kenney urged residents to apply for first-come-first-serve funds. [Read More]
Environment
North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice
Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to [Read More]