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Philadelphia City Council’s stated meeting for Nov. 14, 2019, included fund transfer ordinances and the passing of right-to-counsel legislation for renters facing eviction.  Finance and Appropriations  The Finance Committee favorably reported bill 190746, which provides

Residents closed off the street on the 300 block of North Edgewood Street to celebrate a new fall-themed block party on Saturday, Nov. 3. But unlike most autumn festivals focused on the harvest, changing leaves,

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

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Appropriations met on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, and approved four bills that transferred funds from the city funds to city departments, including the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team. 

What is lost when all of the buildings fall? Through a series of paintings and monoprints created over a period of 30 years compiled in an exhibit, Jennifer Baker, a Northern Liberties artist, shares the story of losses a community has faced at the hand of modernization, tragedy, and gentrification through the collective final moments of Northern Liberties’ former visual landscape.

Organization holds rallies on blocks around city that have seen their fair share of violence

Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place.  Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least

The “Right to Counsel” bill would provide legal representation to low-income renters facing eviction