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South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates

February 10, 2020 Nicolette White

Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 30, 2020

February 6, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting of Jan. 30, 2020 saw each resolution put forward at the last session of council pass unanimously, while Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson addressed his federal indictment. For Johnson, a third term

City Hall: City Council Highlights for Jan. 23, 2020

January 31, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

City Council is poised to take action on gun violence, including possible legal action against the Commonwealth.

Transportation: SEPTA Rolls Out New Policy at Jefferson Station

January 31, 2020 Trevor Griner

SEPTA implemented a new policy last month at Jefferson Station that requires regional rail riders to swipe their key cards, tickets, and passes upon exit. Regional rail users are now required to tap their key cards at

East Passyunk: South Philadelphia Residents Seeking Answers After December Explosion

January 24, 2020 Trevor Griner

South Philadelphia residents said they have more questions than answers two months after a deadly explosion rocked the 1400 block of South Eighth Street. The explosion killed two people and left dozens without a home

East Passyunk: Stepping Back to a Simpler Time

January 23, 2020 Michael Carey

Typewriters, books just a few ways East Passyunk is bringing nostalgia back

East Passyunk: Sitting Down with the “Pope of Passyunk”

January 21, 2020 Michael Carey

With his family history running deep within Passyunk Avenue since the age of five, Michael GianGiordano I has remained dedicated to the community through government and real estate. With his years of being in the

City Hall: Mayor and City Council Inaugurated

January 15, 2020 Lawrence McGlynn

At the 2020 inauguration, Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council President Darrell Clarke prioritize reducing poverty and violence.

South Street: ‘Mom’ Cares for its Community

January 13, 2020 Jayna Schaffer

Tattooed Mom, a neighborhood bar, doubles as a community meeting space.

West Philadelphia: Community Gathers to Discuss Gun Violence and Prevention

January 13, 2020 Taylor Horn

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”