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Community Meetings

West Philadelphia: Councilmembers and Citizens Call on Wealthy Nonprofit Institutions to Pay Fair Share of Taxes

April 20, 2021Jesse Bunch

Concerned citizens and advocates met with Philadelphia City Council members recently to demand wealthy nonprofits in the city, especially universities, pay their fair share of property taxes.  Nonprofits don’t pay property taxes but often make

Community Meetings

Kensington: Developer Seeks to Build Multiuse Property on American Street

April 19, 2021Thomas Nemec

The South Kensington Community Partners’ zoning committee has called the proposed construction more “human-scale” than other developments in the neighborhood.

Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: In the Midst of the Pandemic, One Sport Thrived

April 16, 2021Dylan J. Fritz

A new store and an established community of disc golfers are working together to grow the sport.

COVID-19

Northeast: Nonprofit Expands Services as Pandemic Continues

April 15, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Helping Hands has moved to a bigger location and is now open three days a week, offering not only boxes of food but free COVID-19 testing, job finding assistance and additional resources. Ella Karlitsky and

Purple flower grows off vine.
COVID-19

Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City

April 14, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP.

Environment

North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice

April 13, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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

Close-up shot of multi-color florals.
Food

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties.

City Hall

City Hall: Virtual Town Hall Discusses Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Crisis

April 9, 2021Iris Amanda Wexler

Councilmember Allan Domb hosted a virtual town hall to address the gun violence crisis in Philadelphia with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Public Safety Erica Atwood.

Casino

Atlantic City: Onlookers Gather for Implosion of Former President Donald Trump’s Failed Hotel

April 8, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Suburban moms, young tailgaters, and curious photographers alike stood alongside rows of cars, craning to get the perfect view of the abandoned Trump Plaza. The former president’s presence loomed nearly as large as his namesake

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans

April 7, 2021Lindsay K Bowen

After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back.

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