City Hall
City Hall: Officials Say City’s Post-COVID Economy Must Be More Equitable
In a hearing on Philadelphia’s path towards economic recovery, testimony from officials stressed plans to make the new economy more fair. [continue reading…]
Politics
Politics
West Philadelphia: Community Gathers to Discuss Gun Violence and Prevention
With homicide rates in Philadelphia up by 6% last year, residents in West Philadelphia are voicing their concerns about the gun violence in their neighborhood. More than 50 people attended the “Report to the People” [continue reading…]
Center City
Old City: Civic Engagement Fair Encourages Philadelphians to Stay Involved
Even though the results are in on the 2019 municipal elections in Philadelphia, the importance of civic engagement is not diminished. [continue reading…]
Elections
Wharton: Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia Hosts Municipal Candidates for Trick-or-Treat Night
Municipal candidates joined Grassroots Advocacy for South Philadelphia (GRASP) for a Trick-or-Treat Meet-and-Greet on Oct. 16 to increase engagement for the Nov. 5 election. Organizers said the event was designed as a unique way for [continue reading…]
Government
Politics: Activists Call for Criminal Justice Reform
Political activists and community members joined Matthew Charles at the University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 9 to discuss criminal justice reform on a national and local level. Charles spoke about his personal experience with prison [continue reading…]
Center City
Old City: City Council Candidates Vie for 5th Square Endorsements
Members Philadelphia’s urbanist PAC, 5th Square, met for their October monthly meeting to discuss issues and meet city council candidates. [continue reading…]
Elections
Northwest: Greg Paulmier is Running for City Council Again
Fifth time’s a charm for this long-time Germantown resident hoping to unseat Cindy Bass. [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: Philadelphia Fights Back Against Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies are seemingly taking over Pennsylvania one county at a time, and they descended upon Philadelphia residents this fall. Experts have many tips for the public on how to control and minimize damage from [continue reading…]
Overbrook
Wynnefield and Overbrook: Residents Learn About Voting Machines Ahead of Election
Community members lined up to test out new voting machines during a series of free demonstrations held in the Overbrook and Wynnefield neighborhoods between Sept. 12 and Oct. 4, 2019. The voting machine change comes [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Week In Review
This week, the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, the Living Wage and Benefits Committee, and the Veterans Advisory Committee met in City Council chambers. These committees, unlike others that meet on the fourth floor of City [continue reading…]