As students were returning to campus Monday morning at the Community College of Philadelphia, the question was not, “How was your weekend?” but instead, “Are you registered to vote?” [continue reading…]
Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage. [continue reading…]
As the dust settles following a crowded Democratic mayoral primary, Cherelle Parker’s victory means she could become Philadelphia’s first female mayor. But with heightened sensitivities around safety and violence, some North Philly residents lack optimism that change will occur. [continue reading…]
Sahbyy Food’s menu features, in the words of the creators, a ‘modern’ take on Cambodian street food. Neither of the two creators had worked in the culinary industry, but they shared a strong, familiar bond with food. [continue reading…]
Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go. [continue reading…]
Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short [continue reading…]
Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]
Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community [continue reading…]
Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths [continue reading…]
Kristen Clark said that the school closures of 2012 and 2013 were traumatic. [continue reading…]
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