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2023 Municipal Elections

Elections: CCP hosts last-day, last-ditch voter registration drive

October 25, 2023 Stacy L. Landrum

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?”  

Calo Rosa
Featured Stories

Health: Campaign Encourages Low-income Residents to Rely on Tap Water

June 22, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas

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.

2023 Municipal Elections

Elections: In North Philly’s Poplar Neighborhood, Optimism for Next Philly Mayor is Mixed

June 21, 2023 Garret Sample

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. 

Business

South Philadelphia: Serving Up Khmer Flavors to FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market, Introducing Sahbyy Food

June 12, 2023 Sarina Lianne Mam

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.

Kensington

Kensington: What Should Be Done with the Opioid Settlement Funds?

May 18, 2023 Jada M Wilson

Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.

Germantown
Education

Education: Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short

May 11, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas

Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short

Fairhill Elementary
Crime

Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

May 11, 2023 Michala J Butler

Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

The former Germantown High School as seen in 2023.
Education

Education: Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community

May 11, 2023 Elizabeth DeOrnellas

Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community

Vaux Community Building
Education

Education: Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths

May 11, 2023 Ella Lathan

Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths

Kristen Clark
Education

Education: The School Closures Were Traumatic

May 11, 2023 Ella Lathan

Kristen Clark said that the school closures of 2012 and 2013 were traumatic.

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