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Holmesburg: Does Philadelphia Need a New Prison?

June 5, 2015

Philadelphia’s City Council is attempting to pass a bill to replace the House of Correction located at 8001 State Rd., which currently houses 1,500 inmates. Plans are to replace the facility, which opened in 1927, with a

West Philly: The House of Umoja Still Inspires the Community to End Gang Violence

May 26, 2015

Queen Mother Falaka Fattah, mother of Congressman Chaka Fattah, runs the House of Umoja, an organization that urges the community to help end gang violence among young people locally and nationally. Created in 1968, the organization then

Roxborough: Young Voters Absent From Primary Polls

May 20, 2015

It was a quiet and unusually empty afternoon in the auditorium of the polling station at Ridge Avenue and Rector Street. Located right next to the Roxborough Memorial Hospital, volunteers and poll workers were stationed

Far Northeast: Change in Districts Means New Representation for Some Residents

May 4, 2015

In 2016, Philadelphia will be going through a change. City Council districts will be changing and bringing areas under new direction and jurisdiction. The Councilmanic Districts bill, passed in 2011 by City Council, states the

Mantua: Neighborhood Dealing with Gentrification, Promise of Federal Help

April 9, 2015

In January 2014, President Barack Obama revealed the first five locations that will be designated as Promise Zones. The initiative, designed to provide vital investments to dilapidated areas, includes the Mantua neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Promise Zones are

Mantua: Residents, Business Owners Hope for More Progress With New Mayor

April 6, 2015

With Philadelphia’s primary election creeping up in May, the city is already prepping for a new mayor to take the reins from Mayor Michael Nutter, and many are talking about what changes they would like to see.

Chestnut Hill: Association Works with Businesses to Promote Neighborhood

April 3, 2015

Small businesses are no stranger to Chestnut Hill. Shops, boutiques and restaurants flood Germantown Avenue. Whether it is an upscale clothing boutique, a small frozen yogurt shop or a historical store a customer wants, their

Arts & Entertainment: The Race for Mayor and The Potential Impact on the Arts in Schools

April 2, 2015

As we get closer and closer to the Philadelphia mayoral election, one of the focal points of discussion will be the candidate’s plans for bettering education in Philadelphia. Yearly budget cuts have plagued schools, resulting in layoffs,

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Discuss Issues They Want Next Mayor to Address

March 13, 2015

Strawberry Mansion residents shared their concerns about the upcoming 2015 mayoral primary, and the impact a new mayor might have on the community. Many residents focused on the quality of education in the area, as

Frankford: Residents Hope New Mayor Brings SEPTA and PPD Together

March 10, 2015

Voices in Frankford have united, stating that crime is the primary concern for their neighborhood. Many believe the next mayor of Philadelphia has a responsibility to tackle the issue, even if they don’t agree on