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Philadelphia Residents Organize Against the Threat of National Guard Deployment

October 15, 2025 Hsu, Robert Yu-Tian 0

As the Trump administration send National Guard troops to cities across the U.S., District Attorney Larry Krasner held town hall meetings to organize Philadelphia residents  In a crowded church, on an unseasonably warm evening for [continue reading…]

Robert Listenbee speaking at the District Attorney's Office during his appointment as the First Assistant to the DA.
Center City

City Hall: Former Obama Administration Employee Brings Leadership Skills to District Attorney’s Office

April 24, 2018 Ampeloquio Austin 0

Robert Listenbee was lucky to have two supportive moms while growing up in the projects of Michigan. He had his biological mother, who was African American, and his “white mom,” a woman by the name [continue reading…]

City Hall

City Politics: Larry Krasner Campaigns For District Attorney In North Philadelphia, Kingsessing

November 6, 2017 Caitlyn Heter 0

Nearing the end of his campaign for the November 7 election of new district attorney in Philadelphia, Larry Krasner doesn’t get a day off. The long-time defense attorney is recognized in Philadelphia and beyond as [continue reading…]

Business

Chestnut Hill: Lynne Abraham Stresses Education as Campaign’s Top Issue

February 17, 2015 1

“I want to encourage people who live in and around Philadelphia to do something that I think we don’t do enough of, and that’s being proud of your city and being a cheerleader and a [continue reading…]

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